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Dream Condo steps to the beach

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Del Mar, CA
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dream Condo steps to the beach

Step into your dream vacation at Del Mar with our elegantly renovated and spacious condo, `Del Mar Dream`. Filled with natural light, this casual yet chic beach condo exudes a warm, inviting ambiance. Located merely a block away from the beautiful Del Mar beach, you`ll also find the charming Village of Del Mar and Cedros Design District within walking distance.

Among our recent renovations are a brand-new kitchen, fresh flooring and paint, a cozy fireplace, and a well-equipped laundry room. These thoughtful improvements culminate in a fantastic space for guests to gather and connect.

`Del Mar Dream` comfortably accommodates up to four adults, with extra space available on the sofa. An infant or toddler can be easily catered for with a pack-n-play. Both bathrooms come fully equipped with two sinks, while the master bath features a shower stall and the guest bath offers a shower/tub combination. Our fully stocked kitchen is ready for your gastronomic adventures, and we provide beach equipment to enhance your fun-filled days on the shore.

Nestled on the 2nd floor, this end unit offers a single-level layout within. An elevator (in addition to stairs) ensures effortless access.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the entirety of the condo. I am readily available for any inquiries via text or phone, and as I reside in the building, I am always on hand to assist as needed.

The Beach Colony is a highly desirable area, cherished for its close proximity to the beach and easy strollability. The terrain is flat, making the area easily navigable for all ages.

Transportation options include private cars and Uber/Lyft services, although many attractions are within walking distance.
If traveling with 5th or 6th person, sleeping would be on the couch or in a pack-n-play. You can double up in the full size beds, but it would be tight for adults.
Costa del Rey is a smoke free property. If you do smoke, please do so off property and dispose of your cigarettes properly.
If you are traveling with a dog, please clean up their waste and dispose of in trash bins.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If traveling with 5th or 6th person, sleeping would be on the couch or in a pack-n-play.

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and Birch Aquarium are popular area attractions. LEGOLAND® California and Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Del Mar Dog Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Free Flight - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 7 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dream Condo steps to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dream Condo steps to the beach?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dream Condo steps to the beach on May 19, 2026 start from $410, 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 Dream Condo steps to the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream Condo steps to the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dream Condo steps to the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Del Mar Beach, Del Mar Fairgrounds, and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Dog Beach and Del Mar North Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Del Mar! Gina is a wonderful, responsive and friendly host. Excellent location across the street from the best beach in San Diego. Condo is clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The property manager, Gina, was awesome. She was very professional, detailed friendly, and always available to address our questions and concerns irrespective of the time of the day. Gina truly made our stay pleasant, and truly exceeded our expectations. The property is nice, clean, well-equipped particularly the kitchen, and about five minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, place had everything you need, very comfortable! Thanks for such great communication and a lovely getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved this cute condo. It was so comfortable and relaxing. The location is great too with being right across the street from the beach. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Excellent stay in Del Mar!

We had a wonderful stay in Del Mar! The condo is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location across the street from the beach could not be any better. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucille Y.

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

Del Mar Memorial Stay

Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexi M.

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

Great location, lovely property

We had a great time staying at this clean, convenient condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great condo

Amazing location, perfect size, very clean, everything you need, great communication by host. Was an A experience. I am in Del Mar a ton for work and will be staying here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great central location in Del Mar

Great spot to access anything Del Mar has to offer. Very comfy beds and quiet. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted L.

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

Beachy delight!

Comfortable and spacious condo. Offered many amenities and close to beach and shopping. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

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

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed staying in Gina's condo. The location is great. It was clean and comfy. It was just my dog and me and a friend who stayed with me one night. It was so great, I already booked it for next summer. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Comfortable place, great beach across the street

Would definitely stay here again. Terrific sandy beach for walking and for our granddaughter to play in was across the street. Very safe area, and quiet at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

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

February in Del Mar

Perfect property for our needs, great location, clean and brilliant. We'd stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lawrence C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We selected this rental based largely on the representation that it had been newly renovated. While some portions of the unit appear updated, the bathrooms—particularly the master—do not reflect that description and were a significant disappointment.The master bathroom shower is extremely small and difficult to use comfortably. The showerhead is positioned at an awkward height, the water pressure is very low, and water leaks out during use. As a result, it was not a functional or acceptable shower experience, and I ultimately avoided using it altogether. More broadly, the bathroom fixtures and finishes are clearly dated and inconsistent with what a guest would reasonably expect from a “newly renovated” property.The location near the beach was excellent, and that is the primary reason we chose to stay. However, the condition and functionality of the bathroom materially impacted our experience and fell short of how the property was presented.Given this discrepancy, I believe a partial refund is appropriate to reflect the difference between what was advertised and what was delivered. Additionally, I would strongly encourage a review of how this property is represented on the platform, as the current listing does not accurately reflect its condition.
Notice the corrosion. Completely UNrenovated bathroom.
Old toilet so it flushes with more water. Nice. But it looks like it's 30 years old. that's the kind of use you don't want to think about for too long.
This is the nose high shower spicket. The water dribbled out. 400 hundred dollars a night for this?
I'm 6ft. 200 lbs i barely fit in here. I chose to not take a shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xandra L.

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

Restful Stay

The condo was a wonderful getaway for a few days. Very nicely decorated and a wonderfully equipped kitchen. The beds were very comfortable and a very easy walk to the beach. Gina was a great host and let us have an early check in and late check out. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Excellent beach experience

Condo's location is exceptional. 27th street Del Mar is my favorite beach. Easy walk to beach, Fletcher cove, Brigantine restaurant and walking trails around San Dieguito Lagoon.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

5 stars

The location couldn’t be better. The house is adorable, very clean and has all the amenities needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tish B.

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

Lovely Del Mar condo

We enjoyed this beautifully decorated condo across the street from the beach. It has everything we needed in the kitchen & the sitting area had a very comfy couch. We enjoyed taking morning beach walks & watching evening sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nielson R.

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

Beach getaway

Beautiful condo. Well equipped. Great location. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Christmas in beautiful Del Mar

This property was perfect for our needs. We had 3 adults and there was plenty of room. We walked to the beach in about 3 minutes and a longer walk took us to the main tourist area of Del Mar. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a beach vacation. End unit is filled with light, just one block from the beach. Walking distance to Del Mar Village shopping and restaurants. Host was very accessible and communicated all the information we needed for a seamless check-in and enjoyable stay. Amenities were made available to make our stay comfortable. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Gina Mattern

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I am a local San Diegan having grown up in La Jolla and lived in Del Mar 20+ years. I enjoy walking, hiking, gardening and live entertainment.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Beach Colony due to the great access to the beach. It is 1 block, flat and easy to go back and forth to the condo. We also walk into town for dinner and up to Solana Beach is an easy walk as well. With Dog Beach so close, it's great if you are traveling with you furry friend!

What makes this property unique

We are the most affordable vacation rental in the area! It is very nicely furnished and maintained.

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