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Enchantment in Old Del Mar

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A garden pathway leading to a house with a brick exterior, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a nightstand.
A garden with a brick pathway, green chairs, and various plants.
A room with a wooden cabinet, two metal chairs, a table, and a brick fireplace.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Del Mar Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Del Mar, CA
  • Place, Seagrove Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this cottage is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Diego Polo Fields, or consider a night out at The Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Medici Galleria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wing Tent - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stratford Court Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchantment in Old Del Mar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchantment in Old Del Mar?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchantment in Old Del Mar on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$3,837, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enchantment in Old Del Mar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchantment in Old Del Mar?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchantment in Old Del Mar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchantment in Old Del Mar located?

Situated in Del Mar, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seagrove Park and Del Mar Beach. Del Mar Plaza and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the old unique property from the exterior to the interior. It was very homy and comfortable. It is in great location to Downtown to Del Mar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2026
Thank you Darryl. It was great to have you with us! I love the cottage and the entire area of Olde Del Mar.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic old Del Mar property that is very charming and a wonderful location. Easy communication and check-in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thanks so much Troy and friends. It was lovely to have you all with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is older but clean and has character. The location is in the heart of Del Mar. One and two blocks from the best restaurants and bars.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sweet, relaxing, quintessential Del Mar cottage.

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Always a delight to have you with us! We love sharing our special place with you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, spot, and host

Nice quaint cottage in perfect location, and a welcoming host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Dear Keith So glad you had a good stay with us. It was our pleasure to be your host! Thank you for being a great guest!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice cottage!

Great cottage for a family vacation, and conveniently located. Walking down to the plaza for breakfast and walk to beach after was a great start to our day. We'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
I love all my guests and the Anaker's were especially lovely! I love my cottage, it's easy location to all the fun in Del Mar - beaches, restaurants shops etc
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in Del Mar

A wonderful cottage, superb location & such character on a surprisingly large lit for outside living. Great for the dogs too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thank you Karen! It was a delight to have you and your family with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had s restful long weekend!

Our family of three thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy home in Del Mar. It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind, and a convenient base for exploring. We hope to return soon and we thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves. The cottage is one of our favorite places to be!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this cottage in Del Mar. My sister, my dog and I stayed her over New Year's last year. One of the reasons we stay here is that there are NO fireworks, which terrify my dog. We can walk everywhere from the cottage. It's very homey and comfortable. The kitchen is VERY well-equipped. The host left a bottle of my favorite wine (how did she know?) and other snacks and fruit, which was very welcoming. Everything was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warm and Relaxing

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Enchanted Cottage. The quiet and cozy location was a comfortable walk from the beach and main street Del Mar activities, while providing a convenient base from which we visited many areas of interest from San Diego to Los Angeles. Our hostess was accommodating, helpful and responsive, without being intrusive, and the many treats from the generous welcome gift basket were greatly appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
It was lovely to have Richard and the Steckly family stay in The Enchanted Cottage. We love having such considerate ad kind guests!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away

We really enjoyed our stay. We needed a place to go for the entire family to work and do schooling during the pandemic while our house was being renovated. We each found our quiet place and were able to relax at the same time. Our husky loved looking out over the street in front every morning. Even though it was pretty warm, we were able to stay adequately cooled off with the fans and air conditioning in the living room.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2020
We really enjoyed having you with us Susenn! Hope your construction work went well!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Place

This cottage is lovely and the location can't be beat. The description and pictures accurately depict the house, which is nestled in a very nice residential community. We particularly liked listening to the fountain at night and the lovely sitting areas in the front and back to enjoy the fabulous San Diego weather. A glass of wine while swinging on the covered porch was the perfect ending to the day. Having a driveway to park in was an added bonus as parking is at a premium on weekends. We stayed with our 3 boys in mid July and enjoyed walking to the beach and restaurants (Sbicca was a favorite), as well as the proximity to all of the attractions around San Diego. It was a very quick drive to La Jolla, Lego Land, the zoo and, our favorite, San Diego Surfing Academy in Carlsbad. The owner and her assistant were responsive to every request. We were greeted by vases of fresh flowers and even a welcome basket with fruit, snacks and wine when we arrived.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
I feel the same way!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVED our stay

My sister and I and my dog stayed at the Del Mar cottage for a week. We had a LOVELY time. The host left goodies, fruit, coffee and a few essential groceries for us. The kitchen is very well-equipped with high-quality cookware. The fenced-in yard is perfect for a dog. The house is very secure. The location is quiet, you can hear the ocean waves at night. The water pressure is excellent with ready hot water. The entire house has filtered soft water. There's a wall heater for the living room and plenty of space heaters for other rooms. The bed was very comfortable for me. We walked the dog to local parks and the beach and drove a short distance to an off-leash dog beach. We walked to dinner or lunch to several good restaurants. A favorite was the ceviche at Salt and Lime. To us, the cottage felt very homey and cozy. If you want all the décor to be matchy-matchy, stay in a hotel. This is an authentic Del Mar cottage. Another aspect which was great for us was that there were very few fireworks on New Year's Eve. I think Del Mar must have restrictions around fireworks. This was so much better for my dog compared to hearing hours of fireworks. I might need to book again over the 4th of July. We felt safe, welcomed, cozy and comfortable at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage by the sea

Enjoyed its close proximity to everything we wanted to see and do for our vacation, including the beach, SeaWorld and Legoland. Cozy home with an ocean view. Quiet neighbors with a Starbucks around the corner. Nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super special home

This home is in a great location, has a true well cared for home feel to it, wonderful backyard for barbecuing, and Sandra is an amazing host. You will enjoy your stay and we look forward to coming back again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The home was charming and very convenient to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2021
Dear Charles, we are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us! We love our Del Mar cottage - it’s so relaxing and conveniently located! Take care of yourselves and we hope to see you with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to relax

My family really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home in Del Mar. It is in a great location - quiet street, yet just a 3-min walk to shops and dining and 10-min walk to a really good beach. Ample patio space for hanging out and eating with family - we relaxed out front each night and watched the sun set over the water. We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

What a beautiful cottage! So relaxing and the location is awesome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for our family

We enjoyed our stay at the Enchanted Cottage. It is a super cute 1950's cottage. Our family really enjoyed the outdoor space. The front patio had two different seating areas. We could see the ocean and it was great for looking at stars at night. The back patio space was great with the outdoor covered area. We loved the location because in a short walk you could be at Sea Grove Park (great sunsets) or to PowerHouse Park which has beach access. It was easy to get take out food with the main street so close. The dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard and the Del Mar dog beach (about a 5 minute drive). We enjoyed our family time in this cozy cottage.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in greenery

The cottage is charming. Provençal air amidst lush vines. Great brick patios front and back for morning sun and afternoon warmth.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2020
Thank you so much. We love sitting out on those pIos with our dogs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Del Mar Getaway

We really enjoyed our long weekend stay at this comfortable, beautifully maintained cottage in old Del Mar. It provides a quiet retreat yet close to town and the beach. Our host Sandra was very friendly, helpful and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay,

Locations nice, close to town and walkable to beach.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Cottage

Comfortable and charming home just a few minutes’ walk to the center of town. Lovely covered patio in back and beautiful yard in front. You can enjoy the sun or shade. The environment is just perfect inside and out. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
I love the indoor/outdoor feeling of the cottage. And we’re so glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks for being our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Del Mar

Beautiful place, had a wonderful time. Very dog friendly which is much appreciated
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you...Lovely guests - very considerate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Completely charming, plenty of space, lovely location

This spacious charming older home met all our needs and more. We spent time in every outdoor garden area and living space. The setting and spaces allowed us to thoroughly enjoy our time together. The location is perfect: a short walk to beach and restaurants. The kitchen is well equipped. The owner has put thought into so many details we felt very comfortable relaxing there. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It was lovely having you stay with us. We love the cottage and love sharing it with other appreciative guests!
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