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Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!

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

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Welcome!
Front Door Straight Ahead
You may park in the garage or the driveway
Relax, you're on vacation :)
Open Concept Living

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

2 Single Beds

Primary

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!

THINGS TO LOVE
- 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
- Committed to sustainability
- 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 front 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
- Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler
- 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.

Drop down the road and onto the beach: it's a 2 minute walk with a great crosswalk, and totally flat. All the better for the beach toys you have in tow, found waiting for you in the shared garage with your own little wagon. Play in the sand, relax back into the sun, boogie board or surf. Then come back to a truly cooking-ready kitchen, an outdoor shower, your own private fenced back yard. The owners spend weeks here every year so you know it's livable. All you have to do is come.

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
* Dogs can not be left home alone to bark and disturb the neighbors
* Wash off the sand before you go in the house please!
* Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10:00P-8:00A weekdays and 11:00P-9:00A weekends/holidays

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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 on property. Wash off the sand before you go in the house please!. Quiet hours are strictly
enforced from 10:00P-8:00A. Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25.
Only dogs as pets allowed, don't leave them at home 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 - 9 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Charlie Whittingham Sports Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Clubhouse Terrace @ Del Mar Racetrack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property! Great location and reasonbly priced. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Andrews

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

Wonderful, comfortable stay!

This is an artfully decorated and very comfortable home in a great neighborhood with lots of thoughtful add ons and kitchen and bath items to make the stay even better. The short walk to the beach is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayanan S.

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

Lovely coastal getaway

Really wonderful location, and a very cute property. The yard is great for a dog and a casual bbq dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah c.

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

Super lil’cottage

Very well equipped kitchen and beautifully upgraded, modern interior of the cottage with attention to every detail. Lovely patio and garden area for morning coffee or BBQ. Quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O., Daphne, al

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

Great area

Quiet street just a block from the beach. Nice cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Easy living

Awesome property and location. Close to beach, town, fairgrounds, etc….
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Hopkins

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

Sweet Cottage in great location

The rental was well located right by the beach. It was clean and well equipped and was perfect for our stay. I would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci W.

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

Personal touches!

We rented the Seahorse Cottage while we were in town for my daughter's horse show and we loved our stay! Clean, cozy, well decorated, comfortable beds and everything we needed for our stay. We loved the personal touches and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

The most perfect stay!

This is our second time renting from Beachhaus and it did not disappoint. Seahorse Cottage was the perfect place to stay for my daughter and I for a long girls weekend. Parking was easy, effortless check in, and so close to the beach. The home had everything we needed, super clean and very organized. Beds were super comfortable and the home was very quiet. We will definitely be coming back as this was such a better option than a hotel that we usually do for a short trip. Absolutely loved it!! Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Wonderful

Loved this place so much. It has a wonderful beach bungalow vibe. Very clean. The back patio and yard were well kept and relaxing. Location was awesome! Owners responded within minutes with any questions we had. I hope we can stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Awesome Seahorse

The cottage was really lovely and so quaint and cute! Loved our neighbors too and hung out with them! The cottage was well appointed, yard was lovely and beach access incredible! Very clean as well! Very calming and overall soooo fun!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Dog Friendly and close to the Dog Beach!

I selected this property specifically for its proximity to the dog beach. I was visiting family and travel with my dog so I wanted him to be able to enjoy the beach as well. The off-leash dog beach is within walking distance of the cottage. The cottage has a fully fenced back yard and a hose to rinse my dog off after the beach and a small deck for him to dry off on. The cottage was charming and comfortable. If you are noise sensitive, you can here the light rail occasionally. We had a super nice stay and would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Restored my Faith in VRBO

I'm sure I'm not alone in having had some bad VRBO experiences, to the point that I have mostly gone back to staying in hotels. HOWEVER, this rental is the way VRBO used to be! No crazy fees, the place was absolutely lovely, the communication was amazing! I would absolutely stay here again, and I probably will since I'm in the area so much these days. These folks really do it right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Natasha H.

Close to beach, lots of beach gear!

Very conveniently located a short block away from the beach. We really appreciated the use of all the beach gear: shovels, pails, sand castle building tools, boogie boards, umbrella, chairs and a wagon to pull it all in. So helpful when you have kids and are traveling from out of state. It was very nice beach gear too - not a bunch of rusty leftovers. The cottage has a keyless entry. It was nice not to have to worry about keys. The space is good for 2 adults, 2 elementary-aged kids. If you have teenage girls who like to primp, the bathroom might be a challenge. It's a small bathroom, but you can tell that from the photos. The owners are very kind, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable cottage—literally a block from the sand and ocean. Our own patio and parking. They provided coffee and other kitchen items which was great. Washer and dryer a big plus! Would stay again definitely!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic stay, the property was extremely clean bright and better than the pictures. We loved our stay and so easy to get to the beach. We loved it so much we added an extra day to our stay and the communication was fantastic and everything handled with the utmost professionalism.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property! Gorgeous set up and the team supporting the property exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back for a return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

An B.

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

Perfect beach house with AMAZING hosts

Amazing location literally steps from the beach, and also a close walk to our favorite dog beach. House was spotless, super cute and. had everything we needed and more. Aside from that, which is really already enough for us to rebook - the hosts were amazing. Amazing communication before and throughout. We managed to somehow lock ourselves out of the bathroom and they came over right away to help us. We also forgot my son’s stuffy, and they offered to mail it back to us free of charge. A truly excellent experience from beginning to end! Don’t hesitate - just book! You’ll be glad you did!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

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

Beach Dream

Great stay! Perfect location! Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

betina s.

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

The house was so nice!!! Everything new!!! The location exellent!!! We had a very amazing stay

Excelent
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

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

Del Mar Gem

Very comfortable, modern house in a great location. Will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Two minutes to beach, and immaculate

I’ve stayed at dozens of rentals, and this is among my favorites. Beautifully equipped, exceptionally clean. Design-wise, imagine the sample rooms at IKEA. Not everyone’s taste, but it happens to be mine. There are beach carts in the garage. Throw in some provided chairs, toys, etc. and you’re on the beach in a few minutes. Yet you’re in a quiet lovely neighborhood. I can’t say anything about the hosts, because I neither had nor needed any human contact. Everything was meticulously labeled and easy to understand. Please don’t book this property. I want it to be available for my next rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Perfect Place for Dogs!

The cottage has absolutely everything you could possibly want, including a lovely backyard and patio. It is a 10-minute walk to the Del Mar Dog Beach, making it ideal for staying with pets. AND there are two parking slots -- very rare this close to the beach. We loved it and will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice location and amenities!!

Super spot .. great amenities .. enjoyed our 3 day stay .. will return one day to this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S.

Perfect beach cottage!

Great location with an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. The cottage is nicely decorated and well-appointed with everything we needed to be comfortable. It was very clean and the beds have the most comfortable mattress and linens. The back yard is beautiful with tall plants all around providing absolute privacy. The grassy area was perfect for our dog to run around. Unfortunately, we had car trouble the day before we were to check out. Since we were driving through the desert to get back to Phoenix we were hesitant to drive home without having a mechanic look at it. I texted Beachaus to see if we could extend our stay but the Seahorse cottage was already booked. However, they found us another unit nearby that was available and we were able to go directly there when we checked out. They turned a stressful situation into a blessing and saved our trip! We will definitely be coming back to this cottage and using Beachaus for all of our beach vacations!

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