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Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage

Family-friendly holiday home in Del Mar with a water park

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Welcome to Shell Cottage
(NEWLY REMODELED in 2024)
Designated parking in the garage or the driveway
Shell Cottage is a coastal charmer
Designed to entice all of your senses

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Del Mar, CA
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 Single Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage

THINGS TO LOVE
- NEWLY REMODELED! 2024
- Easy 2 minute walk to the beach
- Family-friendly property with beach gear and toys
- No through traffic, on a cul de sac
- Enclosed outdoor space with charcoal BBQ
- Work-friendly internet and Wi-Fi
- If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date

THINGS TO KNOW
- Shared laundry, garage and beach gear with back cottage (duplex)
- Pet-friendly, but please do not leave dogs at home to bark
- Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival

ABOUT US
- Brenda is an engineer and mother of four
- Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad
- Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms
- Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save

THE DEEP DIVE
All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens.

See that art? It's local. That day's worth of coffee waiting to get you going? BeachHaus brew. This is our original BeachHaus--loved and updated--so step into our world and stroll out two minutes to the beach. Splash in the water, laze in the sun, come back to a signature outdoor shower. Designed by a surf family for all families: we've lived in this space and loved it, and now spruced it up for you. Do come through! A shared front yard, private side yard, and gorgeous California waves await you. This is part of a duplex, so the garage with laundry is shared. If you would like to book both duplexes together, they’re listed under “Joint Beach Bungalow”. Del Mar is your ideal beach town, with swanky shopping walking distance up the hill, parks and beaches galore, and the famous Del Mar racetrack and Fairgrounds just a stone’s throw away.

Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Del Mar
- Let your dog play at Dog Beach & enjoy the volleyball courts too
- Go to the Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby
- Eat and shop in charming downtown Del Mar
- Enjoy a family walk on the Coast to Crest Trail

Feel at home in our beloved North County
- We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rental
- Discounts at local YogaSix studio
- Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District
- Hiking, parks, and beaches galore
- Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby
- Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away

House Rules:
* No parties or events
* No smoking
* Be a good neighbor
* Dogs can not be left home alone to bark and disturb the neighbors
* Quiet hours 10:00P-8:00A
* Please wash off the sand after the beach

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs can not be left home alone to bark
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties or events. No smoking anywhere on property. Be a good neighbor. Quiet hours 10:00P-8:00A. Please wash off the sand after the beach.
Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25. Only dogs as pets allowed.
Dogs must not be left home alone to bark.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Del Mar Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Charlie Whittingham Sports Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Clubhouse Terrace @ Del Mar Racetrack - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage located?

This family-friendly Del Mar holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar North Beach are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by BeachHaus Rentals

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