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Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views.

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Nite lit pond with waterfall features
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Open beam family room with HD TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 62240 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Del Mar, CA
  • Place, Seagrove Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views.

Enjoy this special vacation home among the Torrey Pines in Olde Del Mar with ocean and canyon views, close to all, however with privacy and serenity. This beautifully furnished home accommodates 6 with 1 king sized bed, and 1 queen sized bed and two long twin beds. The open beam wood paneled living room offers a cozy oversized wood burning fireplace and opens to the wide veranda overlooking Crest Canyon and the easterly views of the mountains. There are 3 HD TV's one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, and one in the kitchen. The kitchen also features its own wood burning fireplace and is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, flatware, serving dishes, and all entertaining necessities. Take a moment to enjoy the ambience of one of the three patios with the sound of the birds, fountains and waterfall from the pond. The spacious property also includes a very private outdoor shower, and outdoor barbeque, access to hiking trails in Crest Canyon, many great restaurants and abundant stores for shopping. There is plenty of private parking on the property for guests. The Del Mar Beach and Seagrove Park are within walking distance or just a short drive if preferred. It's truly a (re)treat to stay in this home. A Magical Place!

The owner will require guest to sign the included Short Term Rental Agreement and Rental Rules and Addendums and provide a valid drivers license in order to gain occupancy to the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Acceptance subject to owner approval>
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely No Smoking
Upon vacating guests are responsible to empty the indoor trash cans to the outdoor trash bins. Dirty dishes and utensils in the dishwasher.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach, while Birch Aquarium and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center and A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin' are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views.?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views. on Aug 22, 2026 start from $600, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Del Mar Retreat on 2/3 Acre-Canyon, Ocean and Mountain views. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seagrove Park and Del Mar Beach. Del Mar Plaza and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location! Owner is quick to respond to inquiries. No clean up required at check out. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property, a true garden oasis. Perfect for a visit to Del Mar. Walkable to downtown restaurants and the beach if you are up for a hilly return trip. Beautiful back country views of Crest Canyon and beyond. The house is well maintained and stocked with everything you need for the beach trips, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bethany l.

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

Del mar

Dog friendly in premier neighborhood with beautiful bluff views.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Great stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at Casa Instone. Great views, peaceful house. Lots of interesting art and knick-knacks. Owners were very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell A.

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

Another great stay in Del Mar

This was our second summer staying here and we hope to be back for a third next year. Very comfortable house with a convenient location to downtown Del Mar and the beach. Thanks Don!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Another great stay

This was my family’s third summer staying at Don’s house in Del Mar. you can’t beat the location and the house is a great setup for both my kids (7 and 10) as well as having a nice office area if you are working remote. Don is a great host that is responsive, checks in to make sure everything is going smooth and an overall nice guy. We hope to be back for a fourth summer next year!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Enrique M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in Del Mar

This was our first time staying in Del Mar and we absolutely loved it. Overall our stay was great. The location of this place is impecable and the house is super comfortable, we had everything we needed. Don, the owner, is very accesible. We had a few minor hiccups regarding cleanliness and access to some of the listed amenities, but nothing serious, we truly enjoyed our stay and would gladly recommend staying here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Oasis

Absolutely loved the home and yard. Did not want to leave! Very peaceful areas - and beautiful views in the front and back. Plenty of space and an amazing office. Love!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Great Experience

My wife and I loved the house and location and especially the multiple outdoor sitting areas and the view from the back.. Depending on how you count there are 7 sitting areasor so! Don was very engaging and emailed to check on us a couple of times. We will stay again next time in San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Perfect Getaway Home

The pictures do not do justice to this perfect home. Originally we were to be 2 couples, but last minute changes resulted in just one couple. The directions were perfect, arriving on a winding, 15mph road to the home looking out over Crest Canyon. The entire home was spotless and reflected the loving care of Don & Susan. A few minor questions were immediately handled with a quick call to Don. As mentioned in the VRBO description, there is no A/C; however, the wonderful breezes made A/C completely unnecessary. Our master bed, a king, was comfortable and provided for great sleep. One pillow was a bit large but a replacement was available in the closet. Water pressure in the shower was fine, as was the quick availability of hot water. We ate our meals out so did not use the kitchen. As people who like to cook, the appliances, including an induction range, appeared to be top notch. The living room proved to be very comfortable for watching TV or just relaxing. That having been said, we spent most of our time on the patio overlooking the canyon. We loved the quiet and the beauty below. We did not use any of the trails into the canyon, but did see people doing so. We used the large office quite often and the internet proved to be just fine for our needs. We are sorry to leave after such a short stay but certainly plan to return. What a beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lillian H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

Not so peaceful!

Online description not accurate: First time at Del Mar. Love the town not so much the property we stayed at. Landscaping is beautiful! View from the back of the home stunning; however, with the interstate bustling 24/7, not so peaceful. Neither is a big and loud barking dog to the north of the home. Ironically, we had to sign off that our dog would not disturb the neighbors, as we would be cited. Also, lots of ongoing construction one block north of the property. Not very peaceful with construction vehicles and personnel working all week long and on Saturday. The homes being worked on are amazing, but not a place to vacation if you are trying to leave a big city for R&R. The home needs TLC. The musty smell of the home was overwhelming and when I informed the owner he played the "I don't know card." The smell improved somewhat with windows, doors and fans, but still intrusive to the olfactory nerves. Finally, the spa, hot tub, was empty when we arrived. Don was abrupt and abrasive in communication when I insisted that the hot tub be filled, stating that "it broke that morning" and "it would take 2-3 weeks to get a repair person" When the latter was not on option for my family, he got his gardener/ handyman to come the next day and miraculously it worked. The spa was a highlight for my family and very peaceful. Thanks Don! Giving three stars because of the memories, not for the not-so-peaceful stay at Casa In-Stone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell A.

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

Great stay

Awesome summer family trip. Very nice location with a good setup for remote work, if needed. Dog friendly a nice plus. Hope to be back.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

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

Lots of fun

This is our second year staying here and we absolutely loved it…again!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven k.

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

Liked Del Mar as a town. House was comfortable. Nice walk into town. Beach reasonably accessable.

Overall worked well for 2-6 adults.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene H.

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

Del Mar Beauty

Friendly, enjoyable and well located. Would recommend to othrs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett L.

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

Great escape

The house was gorgeous and peaceful! Just a like bit of a hike to the beach. Tough to bring the boards back and fourth. Other than that the place is a real a gem! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

guillermo o.

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

Del Mar superb views

The house is in a beautiful location, with superb views. The owner Don was awesome, super nice person and easy to deal with. Loved our stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd U.

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

Perfect Location and Great Stay

We had a wonderful stay, perfect location, communicative host, unique property with lots of great outdoor spaces.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

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

Great

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

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

Gorgeous Property

We spent two weeks at this home while our floors were done at our house in LA and it was an absolute pleasure. The wrap around outdoor spaces and sitting areas and the views were delightful. The home itself is cozy and breezy with many windows to draw in the ocean air. Each bedroom was extremely comfortable with high quality linens and good pillows. We could have happily stayed for a full month. The town itself is adorable and the beach is a short drive or a longer walk from the house. Great vibe at the house and you can feel how loved it is. The property manager was very responsive as was Don the owner. We would 100 percent stay here again. This place is a gem.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Second time

We came back again because we love this property. It’s a great home and the location is wonderful.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Beautiful home. A quiet sanctuary with a lovely view from back veranda.

Our family had a wonderful staycation at this beautiful home. Landscaping/bubbling ornamental pond/ multiple seating options all around the property provided a tranquil setting for the whole family. Outside lighting at night was gorgeous. Loved all the unique decoration touches both inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect Del Mar Getaway

This home is wonderful! Private but walking distance to the town and beach. Beautiful inside and out and very comfortable. We loved that there were several indoor and outdoor living spaces so we could all have private time if we wanted it and plenty of big tables to all gather around when we wanted that! Don was wonderful to work with- very quick to respond and we would definitely enjoy staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Perfect Del Mar getaway

This is a charming house in the Del Mar hills. It’s a short distance to Powerhouse beach and downtown. The house has great outdoor spaces for reading and relaxing and is about as perfect as you could hope for.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Felt Privileged to be allowed to rent this beautiful property

Dear Don, The house is gorgeous. I love the floors! The grounds are enchanting. I was ‘sold’ when their was a sculpture of “Doc” from the Seven Drawfs part of Don’s magical waterfall. It reminded me of my childhood when my father worked for Walt Disney Studios. My husband had been asked to write a musical a few weeks previous to this trip. He found the house had great acoustics in the kitchen and office that he could record on his i-pad. The setting was so tranquil he got the whole project finished and in the mail. This trip was about my coming back to where I went to high school, (first graduating class of Torrey Pines), and college, (UCSD), 45 years later and giving hugs to those I love. I wanted to take the grandkids, ages 2 and 5, to a warm water beach with an endless sand box and let the ocean water wash over their toes. This is the best memory a grandmother could wish for. I even got in the water for a litte boogie boarding my self! The kids loved the corner of toys in the living room Don specificly left out for them. A wooden Brio train track they set up in the office. Daughter, age 5, read through most of the children’s books. And the basket of duplos became many an imaginary game. The layout of the house is impressive. Warm large living room with leather sofa ideal for a long chat with an old friends. Screen doors everywhere to let the fresh air fill the house. Also many decks, views, places outside to enjoy the ocean breeze. The size of the house was perfect for taking my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren on a vacation where they could walk on my favorite beach and feel that soft sand between the toes. I’d definitely recommend this property to others and we’d feel blessed to stay there ourselves a second time in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Don Instone

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Love this town and location because it is so close to just about every activity imaginable. Perfect year around weather, beaches, mountains, hiking, biking, skiing at Big Bear and Snow Summit only two hours away. I can be in Mexico in less than an hour and a half. Mission Bay for boating, biking and water skiing. San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and Balboa Park within half an hour. Big Bear Lake, Lake Hodges, Lake Elsinore all within a short drive. I love that there is always someplace to go and places to see.

Why they chose this property

This property sits atop of Old Del Mar and is very private, quiet and serene. Spectacular sunsets in the west and sunrises in the east.

What makes this property unique

Overlooks Crest Canyon looking east. Spectacular sunsets and ocean views looking west. Cobblestone and flagstone finishes throughout the interior and exterior of the property.

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