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Ocean View. Upstairs unit of a stacked duplex

Ocean View. Upstairs unit of a stacked duplex

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View standing at big front windows
Main Living. Sands starts at the second palm
Another beautiful day. Picture from your mainroom with a cell phone !
Beach at 18th street looking North
Go just past the big palm and you are back home, yours is the white 2 story.

Overview of Ocean View. Upstairs unit of a stacked duplex

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Del Mar, CA
  • Popular LocationDel Mar Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationDel Mar Fairgrounds17 min walk
  • Popular LocationDel Mar Racetrack3 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ocean View. Upstairs unit of a stacked duplex

Whether you are going to the beach or want a place while you find that right home in Del Mar this is your place. Just steps from the beach. Ocean views from your living room windows.

Kitchen – supplied for you to cook indoors or bring everything outside to grill on the outdoor deck. The Outdoor deck and grill is dedicated to just your use

Parking – 2 spots, a big deal when you are in the heart of Del Mar.

Washer and dryer – yes, shared with downstairs but can arrange for specific days for just guest in 1811.

Outdoor shower – yes, no need to bring the beach in.

1) Bedroom – queen size bed with connecting bath.
2) Bedroom - queen size bed with jack and jill bath that opens also to room with Twin beds.
3) Bedroom – two twin beds, one with a trundle to pull out if 3 are sleeping in the room. Beds can also be pulled together to make a King (see Pics for example)

Beach gear– beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels, surfboards, wetsuits, boogie boards, and 3 beach cruisers (bikes).

Property manager

Steven McDowell

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Comfort and Class
Steps from the Beach.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (58 reviews)
Steps from the Beach.

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and Birch Aquarium are popular area attractions. 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. Sailing, surfing/body boarding, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Del Mar Plaza - 10 min walk
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 17 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive
  • Belly Up - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Voigt Drive Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monarch Ocean Pub - 11 min walk
  • Jake's - 3 min walk
  • Viewpoint Brewing Co. - 16 min walk
  • Board & Brew - 12 min walk
  • Poseidon on the Beach - 3 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location in Del Mar
Great location - one block from the beach, walk to everything - restaurants, shopping, even the track. Funky, retro vibe, well equipped with lots of beach gear, very comfortable. Host was very communicative, even compensated for slightly delayed check-in. We hope to return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific location!!!
The best feature of this property is it's location just steps from the beach, a few more steps to Jake's, and an easy 10-min walk to the center of town. In addition, the host was very responsive, met us to let us in, and answered all my questions about what to do in the area. The top unit, where we stayed, has a small view of the ocean and lots of light. The street in front is very quiet, and we enjoyed watching the surfers park each morning. However, it is smaller than it appears (aren't they all?), but we fit in five adults and a dog just fine. The decor is definitely more seaside shabby chic than urban sleek. The plumbing and fixtures seem to be original to this sixties-era (i'm guessing) unit, but they mostly worked fine. The shower has great water pressure! Once we found the softer pillows, space heaters, etc., we were happier. It is a nice, laid-back cozy place, good for pets and kids, and the only way the location could have been better is to be right on the beach, an option we could not find.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay experience
We were very impressed with the property. The owner was very responsive to our questions and our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Beach Getaway
We had a wonderful beach week at this property. It was an ideal spot with grandparents and small kids age 4 and 6. There were lots of beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, body boards to enjoy the beautiful Del Mar Beach which is our favorite beach anywhere. The outdoor patio was a lovely spot to enjoy meals. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great spot to enjoy a beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Charles E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disappointment is an Understatement
This house is in need of a complete renovation and cleaning. The upkeep is very poor and I am questioning how they were able to list on VRBO. Every time we have rented from VRBO especially in Del Mar, we have had such a positive experience except for this rental. There is no air conditioning which is understandable but absolutely no ceiling fans and all the fans provided were dirty and dusty which is why we all probably got sick staying in this home. The kitchen cabinets are from the 1950's, the refrigerator sticks every time opening it. Only 2 burners worked on the cooktop and the faucet on the sink was so cheap, I thought it was going to break. No disposal in the kitchen. The jack and jill bathroom cabinet fell on my foot the first day because it isn't properly placed, sinks wouldn't drain and neither would the bathtub which is beyond gross. The tub was so slippery it was concerning. The jack and jill doors in this bathroom were so poorly installed it was difficult to open and close. The patio was very dirty and the furniture is all broken. We almost fell through the chairs. The washing machine ran poorly and cycles took forever. The money they charge a night comes along with a certain expectation and they did not meet that expectation. We were so disappointed on many levels. In the past when renting, it has always been by a management company which is professional and takes great care of the property. This is run by the homeowner who comes and washes loads of laundry while staying at the property which was weird and awkward. I am not sure who wrote the reviews we read when deciding on a rental but we would never rent this place again or recommend renting it in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steven McDowell

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Resident of Del Mar since 2001. 3 kids, all contributed to getting the property ready.
This is our second home in the community. Primary Residence's on Forest Way in Del Mar. Semi retired giving me time to still help on the Del Mar Little League Board and where needed elsewhere. Steven McDowell

Why they chose this property

Own by previous owner for 40 years. Great Location, loved the opened beam ceilings and the chance to make it special

What makes this property unique

Lots of beach gear, including wetsuits and rash guards which for many families was just enough extra warmth to try a couple more waves resulting in their first successful surfing experience.
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