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Outdoor Lanai with overhead fan and ample seating.
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Living room with Fireplace and 70 inch TV
Living room with Fireplace and 70 inch TV
Sunny and bright open plan layout.  Dining area view through to the kitchen.
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

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  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
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  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

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Solana Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationBelly Up11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSolana Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDel Mar Racetrack4 min drive
  • AirportCarlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)21 min drive

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Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Artist's Retreat

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Guest House Loft

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Pool house loft

1 Double Bed

Pool House Main Loft

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Artist's Retreat En-suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Foyer Bathroom

Toilet

Guest House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en-suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Pool House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

South Wing Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14

This 8-bedroom dream home includes two guest houses and delivers comfort from every nook and cranny including plentiful amenities, amazing architecture and elegant shabby-chic décor with many items imported from England. Located in the heart of Solana Beach, walking distance to many great restaurants, the beach and San Elijo lagoon.  With plenty of room for up to fourteen fortunate guests, Solana Beach Sanctuary represents a delectable slice of the Southern Californian paradise. 

Solana Beach Sanctuary is only rented when the owner is on vacation, so the house is truly homey and has lots of character. The house has a comfortable and elegant feel in terms of furnishings and color scheme, allowing for visitors to feel at home. An expansive great room with kitchen and dining area are open to the backyard, adding to the accessibility and smooth flow of the home. Featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood ceilings, a natural stone fireplace, and imports from England such as the AGA stove and breakfast bar, Solana Beach Sanctuary sets the standard for luxury living in a true Californian spirit.

The grassy palm tree laden backyard has a large and inviting swimming pool with a waterfall and attached whirlpool spa. After a swim, enjoy a dry sauna before relaxing with a book under the lanai.  

This property has three separate living areas:

The main house of the Solana Beach Sanctuary has 4 bedrooms.  The master suite has a California king size bed, with an expansive en-suite bath, a fireplace and patio overlooking the pool area. Across the indoor bridge to the southern wing of the house there are two rooms with a shared bath. One has a trundle that converts to 2 twin beds or one king and a  60 inch TV complete with games.  The other a queen-size bed open to a large patio overlooking the pool area with lounge chairs.  Downstairs is the artists retreat off the main living area with a fireplace, another California King-size bed and en-suite bath.  The linens and furniture in each room are all elegantly shabby-chic themed. 

The detached pool house has a relaxing seating area with two lofts where guests can stay in comfortable beds (one queen bed and one full size bed).  There is a full bath and a small kitchen efficiency with microwave and mini-fridge.

The guest house provides some privacy for the guests that choose to stay here.  There is a king bed with a view of the pool located in the loft area and a trundle that can pull out into two twins or a king bed in a the den.  This guest house also provides a second kitchen area and laundry.

With fast Wi-Fi access, a modern home office, a library with fireplace, and located walking distance to the beach, guests are left desiring little else.

There are 3 parking spaces at the house for you to use. The Solana Beach Train station is an easy walk away. During the Del Mar Races, bus transportation is provided from this station directly to the race track or you can walk the one-mile along the lovely coastal train walk. Uber and Lyft are also great options for those times when you just don't want to drive.

Solana Beach is a beautiful seaside community with wonderful restaurants, bars, and the famous Belly Up Tavern for live music. The coastline has countless beaches and spots for surfing, tidepooling, and the nearby San Elijo Lagoon offers many wonderful trails and hikes.

Cedros Design District is a short stroll with a Winery, Brewery, many Cafes and fabulous shopping.

I will meet you at the house upon arrival to go over the many awesome details that you need to know like how to turn on the pool waterfall, make an amazing espresso or get the dry sauna ready for use. During your stay, you can always call me should you have any questions that the house information booklet does not provide. I am available 24 hours a day for questions :)

Heating of the pool is NOT available. You will be charged for the electricity if you heat the pool during your stay.

The pool is warm enough to swim comfortably in the summer months without heating :)

Molly's Rentals is a short term vacation rental company that provides a personalized customer experience to both our guests and owners. One of our team members is always available should you have any questions or issues during your stay. Our properties are well maintained and we always take our clients suggestions to heart.

Molly McCrackin grew up in San Diego and has been managing short term vacation rentals in the beach area since 2008. The company has grown over the years, but the service and attention to detail has stayed the same.

Property manager

Molly McCrackin
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Solana Beach

Located in Solana Beach, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Westfield UTC and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Del Mar Fairgrounds and Birch Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Solana Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Belly Up - 11 min walk
  • Solana Beach - 14 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Del Mar Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Port Solana Beach Brewery - 9 min walk
  • Belly Up Tavern - 11 min walk
  • Solana Beach Kitchen - 17 min walk
  • Starbucks - 20 min walk
  • Claire's on Cedros - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Cedros Avenue and Tide Beach Park. Belly Up and Fletcher Cove Beach Park are also within 15 minutes. Solana Beach Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, everything you need, small quirks
This home is really so nice. The property manager was absolutely fantastic and very responsive. She made her self available to text messages almost instantly and was extremely helpful. I was very grateful for her and the home owners flexibility. We met our extended family in Solana Beach for a family vacation. This was an awesome home for that. Room for us all to spread out and have our individual spaces as well as awesome shared spaces. We hung out in the backyard on the patio and it was so lovely. Everything was clean and well stocked. They provided laundry detergent and all the essentials. There was also a very nice welcome basket full of snacks that the kids and grown ups both enjoyed. A big thank you to the home owners and Molly!! There are a couple of things I think I want to pass on to other renters, especially those with small children. I know the other reviews talk about the AGA stove, but there are a few things that I wish I had understood before renting. The oven and stove are on continuously and you do not shut them off. This means that you walk by the oven and stove and feel the heat radiating off the oven and stove and they are pretty warm to the touch. We have a 3 year-old with Autism and I was very nervous about this, especially because there was no way to childproof it. However, we did reach out to the homeowners and they said we could turn it off, but it would take an almost an entire day to reheat to working temperatures. There was another regular gas stove and oven in the guest house so we did actually consider doing this. We were able to place the large stools they had in the kitchen around the stove and it created enough of a diversion that it never became an issue with our 3-year-old. Speaking of our 3 year old, I think families with young kids should know there is not a pool fence around the pool or hot tub and there are multiple doors and exit points to get to the backyard. We made it work, but it was work for sure and some anxiety to say the least. That being said, I am not sure I would have picked a different home if given the chance. It was almost exactly what we needed and the beach was an easy walk.. We had so much fun and had everything we needed. A beautiful home and fully stocked and clean with lots of space. Perfect? No. Awesome? Yes!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family anniversary get-together
Wonderful place with a great pool for all. It was great to have three separate living areas to split the family up. Location was within easy walking distance of the beach--local shops-- and restaurants. It worked out perfectly for our family get together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation House
Property includes 3 separate units so there is a nice degree of privacy for a 13 person family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the Best…..
In our 35+ years of renting large multi-generation vacation homes( and owning one ourselves) we can say this was the Best to date. The home offered so many spaces for so many age groups to spread but the outdoor space was the winner. Beautifully landscaped without feeling like a “Club Med”. Coming from several hot and humid environments this SoCal location was a delight. Sleeping with windows open in July a real treat. Sheets and towels were generous and luxurious. The property manager walked us through the house and was very responsive to our few requests during the week. The owners have made their home feel like OUR home. It was an absolutely delightful stay. We always like yo try a new spot each year but we have reversed course and will hopefully return next summer. This property truly deserves 5 Stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely home and perfect for a large family
We had a great time at this home. We had 10 people total and the property is perfect size so we did not feel cramped at all. We look forward to staying here in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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