Sunlit Garden Escape

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A patio with a swing chair, a dining table with chairs, and a grill.
A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.
A living room with a dark leather couch, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Del Mar Highlands Town Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

San Diego

Located in Carmel Valley, a neighbourhood in San Diego, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Del Mar Fairgrounds is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and La Jolla Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Diego Polo Fields, or consider a night out at The Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Del Mar Highlands Town Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 24 min drive - 29.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 26 min drive - 33.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 28 min drive - 36.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 28 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 7 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Omomo Tea Shoppe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunlit Garden Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sunlit Garden Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunlit Garden Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Garden Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit Garden Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit Garden Escape located?

Located in Carmel Valley, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Del Mar Horsepark. Del Mar Beach and San Diego Polo Fields are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer in Del mar

The house was fantastic. Very comfortable and great location. Host was wonderful and easy to communicate with
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you it was a pleasure to have you. See you next year!😉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Patti’s Del Mar Haven. Patti was a fantastic communicator and was so kind and gracious to have pool toys and beach gear ready for us. Our boys loved the community pool and we were close to everything in San Diego we wanted to see. The home is comfy and so welcoming. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Thank you! We came home to an absolute spotless home, so I was wondering… Did you really stay?😉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation with grandkids

Awesome vacation, we were all so comfortable and felt right at home on our stay. Kids enjoyed the pool everyday as well as the back patio. The house was stocked well and had everything available at your fingertips.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Mark! It was a pleasure to host your family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay in Del Mar

Very nice house in a nice area. Patti very helpful and friendly providing us with a hair dryer and beach toys.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you! It was lovely, hosting your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We couldn't have been happier with our stay at Patti's place. Brought our family and had plenty of room for everyone. Super communication, all the amenities we needed, and the location is great to access everything in and around San Diego.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you! Lovely to have hosted you>
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

The house was very nice. Kitchen was stocked better than any place we’ve stayed at. The owner contacted me ahead of time and asked the ages of the kids so she could have pool toys and beach chairs and umbrella for us. She also told us where some nice beaches and restaurants were at. We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you! Come back anytime! A pleasure to have you in our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th week 2019

The house is lovely and the hosts were accommodating. They met us and made us feel welcome. We were party of 6 and the house has plenty of space for us. The house is comfortable and we have everything we need. The location is perfect and close to several beaches, attractions and restaurants. They provided towels and linens which were as if you were in a hotel. The pool and hot tub are walking distance. I definitely would come back and stay again . Thank you for sharing your home to us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Lovely to have you! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous place!

We had a great experience dealing with Patti from A to Z. We were originally supposed to come with our children only, but Patti was kind enough to accommodate 2 additional guests (parents) as well as lend us a crib for our 2-year old toddler. She also gave us plenty of details about her house prior to us booking it as well as after when we were arranging our trip to San Diego. Patti's house is spacious, located in a quiet, gated community. We stayed there a whole week of July 2016 and we very much enjoyed both the proximity to Legoland (15 minutes away from Patti's home) as well the community pool. The nearby mall with a large Ralph's was very convenient to stay well stocked during the week. We highly recommend Patti's home for a family or up to 3 couples who are looking for a comfortable and quiet place to stay in the San Diego surroundings.ex Thanks again Patti and Steve for the excellent vacation we had in San Diego thanks to you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much! What a glowing and thoughtful review. Very much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so amazing! It was very near the community pool which our kids played in every day. There was plenty of room for our family. The host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was perfect for our family of 4. Spacious, well kept, beautiful outdoor patio, and Patti was amazing to work with, even providing a list of favorite places to eat and things to do. 20 minutes to just about everything. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for a beautiful review! I hope the kiddos had fun in Disneyland and you need to give me your restaurant recommendations for San Diego! Take care I hope I see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick travel trip to San Diego

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is just beautiful and very welcoming. Very close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Darlene it was a pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vacation to San Diego

great place that had everything you need for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Steve! It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get Away Trip

The townhouse is in a very nice area - gated community and spacious. The host Patti was very responsive and even put a couple of nice drinks in the refrigerator for us. The townhouse has a pool area and was a quite place to stay, not too far from Del Mar downtown, restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer getaway during COVID situation

Our family of four had a wonderful stay at this property. Patti was very welcoming and made us feel at home right away. The house was very well equipped and aesthetically decorated. It had all the comforts, an equipped kitchen, full pantry, lovely backyard and lots of entertainment including good books, tv subscriptions. Patti even offered toys for our kids to play with. Due to COVID restrictions, we weren't planning to visit many local places so a relaxing stay with some outings is what we had in mind. Patti recommended great nearby beaches that we really enjoyed visiting. And the neighborhood was very family friendly, walking distance to a park, swimming pool within the community and a few minutes to a plaza with plenty of options for food. Overall it was just the right vacation spot we needed during the extraordinary situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Deepika! It was a pleasure to host your family. We love our home are glad it, "felt like home," to you. The flower you left and the sweet face with the magnet balls on the fridge make our day! Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Condo was located in a very nice community, super close to shops and dining. We stayed here with a party of 5 and had plenty of room to roam. Very comfortable layout and Patti was super helpful. She met us at the property to let us in and explain where everything was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
It was a pleasure to host your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation!

We just returned from our first trip to San Diego and could not be more pleased. This property is better than advertised. The property is in excellent condition and has a great location (easy drive to LEGOLAND, the zoo, beautiful beaches, dining and other local attractions). It was a perfect fit for our family of five. What's more, Patti is truly a warm, gracious person and a fantastic host. She was very easy to work with and gave us great tips during our stay about activities, dining options, etc. We will definitely return to San Diego (best family vacation ever), and we plan to stay at this property when we return. Thank you Patti!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you Bryant it was a pleasure to host your family . When I’m in Minneapolis I will definitely join you for happy hour!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terrific Rental!

Property was in great condition and everything was as advertised. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. Patti was great and timely with all communication and inquires. Very convenient location for getting around San Diego/Del Mar area. Would highly recommend and would consider renting again if in the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patti's Place is Perfect

Patti's place was absolutely perfect for my family and I to relax and recharge. The home is clean and has everything you could possibly need - it was like going from home to home. Patti made everything easy for us all - there were six of us including our little dog. The pool is close by and all the wonders of San Diego and La Jolla are just on your doorstep. I could not recommend Patti's place highly enough. It's great!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much Gail. It was a pleasure to host your family. Come back anytime! Also love the alliterations 😉
Archival

8/10 Good

Great vacation property

Patti and Steve have a lovely townhouse in a great location. It is spacious and comfortable and had everything we needed. Patti and Steve were very accommodating and quick to respond if we needed anything. The pool at the complex was warm and never busy which we really liked. There is no A/C at the townhouse but there are ceiling fans throughout the home. The location can't be eat. It is close to the freeways and all amenities. We spent a month at this home and had a wonderful stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spotless Attractive Safe, LOVED IT!!

We had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful home this past March. The home was as shown on the photos and perfectly located. We were able to enjoy San Diego and look forward to coming back to a comfortable well appointed warm home. Patti and Steve were completely available to recommend babysitters, restaurants, attractions for teenagers and young children. We made the perfect choice!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful oasis in Del Mar

Our stay was absolutely perfect! The house was stylishly appointment, immaculate and most importantly had a warm and caring feeling about it. You can tell the owners go to great length to create a beautiful environment for your stay. The location is perfect for the beach, shopping and great restaurants. Will definitely be back!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delivered Everything and More Than Promised

"Distinctive Del Mar Haven" delivered everything and more than promised. As pretty as the pictures, ideal location and welcoming/organized property host. Everything was so easy. Amenities of home (loved having a washer/dryer) plus a swimming pool, lots of space, and a private backyard (so pretty) -- plenty of room for all of us to stretch out and enjoy the trip and each other. Plus, so close to a fabulous beach, parks, many really good restaurants and even a movie theatre. This was our first time staying in a rental home. No reason to ever check into a San Diego hotel again with my family. We'll be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beutiful stay in a beautiful home

Our family of four (children aged 12 and 9) stayed in this home for 6 nights in August. Patti was terrifc to deal with - extremely welcoming and helpful in all matters.We had a super time here. The place was spacious enough for all of us to enjoy our peace yet still enjoy eachothers company over breakfast in the enclosed garden or cuddling up on the cosy couch in front of the large tv for a family movie. We used the lovely pool on site every day and stopped into the nearby mall for all our grocery and kids toys buying needs. We enjoyed the location of Del Mar and found the security of the gated community particularly handy for the kids. All in all, we throughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this place to any other family looking for a bit of style, a bit of peace and a lot of fun in San Diego.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
thank you! wonderful guests make it easy!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children

We just got back home after spending 5 nights in this cute townhome. Located in a very quiet and safe residential neighborhood in Del Mar, we felt comfortable and quite "at home." The house was spotless and the location perfect: after fighting traffic and crowds all day, it was so nice to return every night to the calm and relaxing atmosphere of this Del Mar neighborhood. The kids were able to swim in the community pool in the evening and there was a large municipal park just down the street within easy walking distance that, unfortunately, we never had time to visit. We enjoyed breakfast every morning outside on the secluded (and very green!) patio. The weekly rate is very reasonable and owners accommodated our every need. Thanks again Patti. We had a GREAT time and your wonderful home had a lot to do with it ! We would not hesitate to come back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Lovely house and lots of space for our family of 5. Decorated to a very high standard and very clean and comfortable. Shared swimming pool is quiet and in a great location. Restaurants are in Del Mar so you will need a car but this should not cause an issue. We didnt use taxis but this would be an easy option. Very easy to get to and I would recommend San Diego to everyone as a great place to visit.
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