Location: Del Mar, San Diego County, California, USA (30 mins. from S.D. Airport; 1-3 blks to Starbucks, beach)
Accommodations: Cottage w/Fenced Yard, 3 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Here's your opportunity to experience being pampered, while maintaining your privacy at the Enchanted Cottage!
Located only three blocks from the beach and one block south of the beautiful Del Mar Plaza, you can enjoy all that the area has to offer without the crowds and mess of "on-the-sand" properties! The cottage, (which is a NO SMOKING property), is completely landscaped with fountains, flowers, and fruit trees, and enclosed with custom fencing. There is a "peek-of-the-ocean" view from the front of the house.
From one of the front patios, you can relax in the porch swing savoring your morning coffee - all the while being entertained by the parade of locals, pets & tourists on their way to the beach or Starbucks! Or, head down to Starbucks yourself for coffee w/the locals (one block downhill) & enjoy the people parade there... In the evening have a glass of wine on the front terrace, sitting in wrought iron chairs by the warm glow of the chiminera - and watch the beautiful play of colors in the sky as the sun sets into the ocean (Yes, you can see the sunset from your front terrace!) Or walk to the Del Mar Plaza for dinner (Il Fornio, Pacifica del Mar, Epazotes - all have spectacular ocean views and spectacular menus)- just a block north...
The house itself is my personal retreat (although it's close to everything, it's very quiet) and has been in my possession for seven years now. During this time it has been completely renovated, and I continue to treat it like my "baby". The furnishings include a cheerful mix of antiques, wicker, French country pieces... the living room features a gas fireplace and overlooks the front gardens and "peek-of-ocean" view.
The dining nook is just off the front entrance and also has windows overlooking the front garden area. The kitchen, located in the center of the cottage, has an arched pass-thru into the living room (so you can cook while still being part of the activities). Featured in the kitchen are a hand-painted floor, Viking appliances (range & dishwasher) in a light yellow ("lemonade" to Viking) and stainless steel. The east end of the kitchen merges into a glassed-in sitting/dining area opening onto the back courtyard and gardens; it is light & airy with sky-lights.
The master bedroom (the "peach" bedroom) features painted French furnishings and has an extremely comfortable double "pillow" (queen-size) bed; opening onto its own private atrium area, complete with fountain, ferns, and roses, it is very much a haven. Birds of all kinds visit and add their songs to the gardens. A full bathroom with glassed-in shower is adjacent.
On the other side of the house are two bedrooms and a separate bath, which includes a shower and large tub.
The back bedroom, (the "green" bedroom) features an antique walnut double bed and dresser set with painted flowers. French doors opening onto the courtyard and gardens create a spacious and airy ambience. For your comfort, the famous "Temprapedic" mattress (a double) is provided - one of the most comfortable mattresses on which I've ever slept!
The front bedroom (the "blue" bedroom) contains a white wicker day bed which can be set up as a king, two twins, or one twin/daybed - each version contains a double layer of the"Temprapedic" eggcrate toppers on top of the feather bed and mattress. Roses and fruit trees peek at you through the front window... The blue bedroom looks outon one of the front terraces and gardens and is the sunniest room in the cottage.
The house itself feels cozy, yet is spacious with an "indoor-outdoor" feel, and is suitable for children and pets (the landscaping was designed with dogs in mind). The property is completely fenced, with gardens galore. The entire focus of my residence is of tranquility, relaxation, romance and laughter...
Everything possible will be done to customize your stay to fit your requirements - including a welcome package w/flowers & wine -or anything else you might need (including maid service for an additional charge). My wish for you is to truly have an enchanted experience at my cottage!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: portable a/c, fans, attic fan
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Stove (2)
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3)
- Lanai: a very private covered patio, walled in on 3 sides for reading, relaxing, entertaining
- View/Location
- Ocean View: peek of ocean view
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Gas F/P, Cable TV (with PPV), VCR/DVD, CD&Tape Player, Fax w/phone line for fax/internet use & cable computer hook-up, printer/copier, Viking Range & D/W, Kitchen & bathrooms fully stocked, Extra Linens & towels, Neptune W&D, 1-car Garage with parking for 1 more car in driveway, on-street parking, Temprapedic mattresses/double pillow mattress Charcoal Grill (BBQ), Chimineras, Covered Patio, Fountains, Flowers! Flowers! Flowers!, Queen, double & day bed (can be made into 2 twins or king or left as a daybed), Cottage has complete water filtration system (no bathing in chlorine/pure drinking water), hot & cold outdoor shower, Welcome package with flowers, Suitable Pets Considered for Longer Rentals (2 weeks or more/not in July or August) $750.00 non refundable pet fee NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY or INSIDE THE HOUSE
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets MAY be allowed for longer rentals (at least 2 weeks); $750.00 non refundable pet fee required. Pets not allowed for summer rental unless six weeks or more.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be over twenty-five
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- In Del Mar (within 1/2 to 3 blocks), boutique shopping, picnics in parks overlooking the beach (with lifeguards & restrooms) & children's play area in the lower park, Walks on beach & lovely walks thru the hills & canyons of Del Mar - w/o getting in your car! Drinks on terrace of the Del Mar Plaza watching the sunset, fine dining at numerous restaurants, concerts-in-the-park, the racetrack, Del Mar Fair during the summer, enjoy use of day spa at Inn L'Auberge (1 blk away), all water activities, Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Lego Land, Disneyland all w/in 1/2 to 2 hour's drive or less, theatres within 10 minutes or so
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season (Jun 02-Sep 15) .. $2495-$3995/week.
Low Season (Sep 16-Jun 01) .. $2195-$2995/week.
$4000 - 6000/4 weeks available Sept 10 - June 10
SECURITY DEPOSIT required to cover telephone use, damages, heavy cleaning,
etc. & is refundable upon receipt of final phone & PPV TV bills - about 30 days.
Cottage is suitable for couples, adult groups, or couples with 1 or 2 children.
Maximum number of guests is SIX. NO SMOKING
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Enchanted Cottage: situated in the Carmel of So. Calif.! - - San Diego/Del Mar, CA - California Vacation Real Estate Rentals - In the San Diego Area!
- The Living Room: Not visible in the photo are a gas fireplace and garden views - - San Diego/Del Mar, CA - California Vacation Real Estate Rentals - In the San Diego Area!
- Outside the french doors of the Master Bedroom are fountains, flowers, birds... - San Diego/Del Mar, CA - California Vacation Real Estate Rentals - In the San Diego Area!
- View of Front Garden with your Hostess (who resides offsite)
- View of Front Patios
- Your Dog Host, "Boris", to Greet You (he also resides offsite)
- View of Painted Floor From Kitchen into Breakfast Area
- "Green" Bedroom w/ Double Bed, Antique Walnut Furniture & Tempur-Pedic Mattress
- Detail From the "Blue" Room (Front Bedroom)
- Gas Fireplace & Living Room
- View from Living Room Pass Through Bar into Kitchen
- Dining Room Nook, looking out into Front Garden
- Front Bedroom (or "Blue" Room) facing into Front Garden;
- Back Courtyard, looking into Covered Patio/Lanai Area
- Another View of the Back Courtyard
- Looking into Guest Bathroom, with glassed-in Bath and Shower
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