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Terrace/patio
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Front Yard with parking for 2 cars
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Del Mar, CA
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride

Unique cedar sided pole house designed by famous architect Stuart Resor. 4 bedrooms, with 3 private bathrooms.
Whitewater view of surf (and surfers) on 3 reef breaks from kitchen, dining room and living room. Walk to the beach.
Beach Toys are listed below
Central living area is upstairs with views .
Humming birds come to the feeders all day long.
The house is surrounded by 80 ft Torrey Pine trees.
Tropical garden below with 3 Koi ponds.

Outside living room, 2 kitchens and dining areas.
Summer months have one week minimum. June-September.

Toys: 2 bicycles, 4 boogie boards, 1 surfboard, beach chairs, coolers included.
July and August requires 7 nights if booking a weekend-any questions you may contact the owner. Any weekend booking requires a
minimum of a 6 night stay. Any holiday requires a 7 night stay.

Keywords: beach house, 2 story, 180 degree ocean view all living areas, walk to beach/town, tropical back yard, koi ponds, nice neighbors. Sunset and ocean views with pelicans from house

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please sign and return rental agreement and scan and email it to me at ----@--------.---.
5 day minimum for fall, winter and spring. 7 day minimum for a visit that includes a weekend. 7 day minimum in summer.
Adult supervision required for young children around the 2' deep coy pond.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Del Mar Beach and La Jolla Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course. LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seagrove Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Medici Galleria - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Mexican Food - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

As of 14 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride on 24 Mar, 2026 start from S$484, 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 at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride located?

Located in the heart of Del Mar, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Del Mar Beach, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Seagrove Park. Del Mar Plaza and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Construction outside garden was disappointing but location was great. The bathrooms need updating, dated but clean
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
William was very accommodating letting us check in early and check out late. The view is stunning and the location s FANTASTIC. The house is definitely a little quirky. I wish the outdoor space was a bit more together b/c is could be a fabulous space! But the location made up for it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ron p.

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

Emjoyable

Very rustic place to unwind and enjoy the beach and beach community.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin W.

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

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay in Del Mar at this property. We really liked the different layout and loved the outdoor kitchen space. Close enough to walk into the town and visit the restaurants and walk along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie W.

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

Amazing sunsets

Unique property with great location and amazing sunsets. A bit “rustic”
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Beautiful view, great location to town, excellent communication

Great view and location. Will responded quickly to anything we needed, even lighting the outdoor oven to cook our Thanksgiving turkey.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this fun, creative, quirky house. The outdoor kitchen with surrounding koi ponds were what we liked the most, as well as the Del Mar location. Comfortable beds. Plenty of seating areas. Beautiful sunset views. Walking distance (1 mi.) to Powerhouse Park and the beach, with easy access to Del Mar restaurants and shops along the way. The only thing we thought needed improvement was to have better organized kitchen drawers and cupboards. The owner was accommodating and responsive. You should note that this is an older house and not pristine, so if you want an upscale resort setting, this is not the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott L.

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

Del Mar Surf/Beach house

This is a cool funky place to stay. Funky in a good way. We surf and like cool original houses. The back yard is great for grilling and chilling. Location is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki Turner B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a wonderful, unique property. We had six 70 somethings and the house worked well especially the patio with koi ponds. That was lovely. The property owner is very responsive and easy to work with. The house has a great location. The only negative I would say is that if you are a clean freak, this might not be the house for you. If you can stand dust and clutter, this is a GREAT HOUSE!!! I am a clean freak and I was able to overlook those things because the rest was so fun! There is an ocean view from the upper deck and you can see the sun set into the ocean every night unless clouds obscure it. Since we are all from Kansas very far from an ocean, we really enjoyed this!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yossi B.

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

Great location

The house is in an amazing location; walk to the overlook of the beach, walk to coffee shops and restaurants, and a short drive to other near by communities. Amazing views and very spacious. A well equipped and large outdoor kitchen. Awesome architecture!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Del Mar views

The sunset views from the deck were amazing. We enjoyed lounging in the “pond” room as we called it. The outdoor kitchen was well stocked and a great feature in this home. A huge thank you to the host of accommodating an early check in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Great spot in Del Mar!

Stunning location and unique and beautiful place. This home has everything you need to stay comfortably, cook, relax enjoying the ocean views, take day trips down to the beach, and outdoor entertaining. The host was easy to reach and friendly. A great spot in Del Mar!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Amazing views

We had an excellent stay! The views are stunning and Will has provided binoculars to see dolphins, surfers, etc. It is an easy walk into town to enjoy some shopping or dinner. The outside kitchen was great and a lovely space to enjoy dinner. Will was excellent with communicating and was a great host. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Comfortable ocean-view home with interesting features

This was our second stay in this home. We especially enjoyed the upper level balcony with a view of the ocean; the ocean views from the living/dining/kitchen areas; the quiet setting; the proximity (ten minute walk) to Del Mar beach; and the series of interconnected koi ponds both in the back and in an enclosed indoor-outdoor room. A very desirable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christie s.

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

Excellent location fantastic host

William has resorted my my faith in VRBO. He was so easy to deal with. No check out requests/demands, Direct communication, effortless, check in process. I highly recommend this property for adults. The view from the main level is breathtaking. The outdoor kitchen was perfect for our group. The koi ponds are gorgeous, but probably not ideal for small children. Great spot for anyone looking to enjoy north county.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

LINDA G.

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

An unusual home

We enjoyed our stay, but this home is different and may not be for everyone. The stairs could be a problem with small children and anyone with mobility issues. If you are looking for a comfortable, different place with ocean views in a beautiful neighborhood, this is worth a visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

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

Fantastic place for a Del Mar getaway!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Will’s unique home. Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Really convenient having 3 bathrooms. We especially loved the view from the upstairs living area and spent a lot of time on the balcony overlooking the ocean and beautiful sunsets every night. The outdoor living area and kitchen are charming with the koi ponds. Didn’t get a chance to use the outdoor kitchen, however, because it was a little chilly. Will was a fantastic host and very responsive. Location to beach and downtown Del Mar can’t be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn S.

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

A Home Away From Home

6 of us spent 6 nights here while checking our granddaughter in at UCSD. Her take on the house: "its like your cool uncles house"! The location is perfect, the view from the main floor of the house is spectacular. The outside room, the backyard with all the koi ponds and outdoor kitchen area were so awesome we found ourselves always gravitating there. We had ample room to spread out. The house was clean and tidy, linens were clean. Communication with Will was super easy. We felt very comfortable and relaxed here and will definitely stay again if/when we come back as a group.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Creatively cool!

This property is unique, quirky and cool. The outdoor sitting and cooking areas are beautiful and relaxing. The bedrooms are very comfortable (although the upstairs bed is a bit hard). But the upstairs living and kitchen areas were the highlight with such a beautiful view of the sunset and ocean. Although you cannot see the beach, it is in walking distance. A lovely, creative, wonderfully cool home. Although the downstairs is handicapped accessible with walk in shower, the upstairs is not.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

stephanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

helpful owner

Other than a hiccup upon arrival and waiting occupy and to unpack, everything was great. Will, the owner, certainly went out of his way to correct the problem and stayed in contact as a courtesy which was most appreciated. Hoping to rent again in the future. There was no property manager but owner responded quickly. Good vibrations felt by all. Kindest regards, Stephanie Stone-Stinson
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Charles C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible experience

We told the owner we would be raring late at night. The key was supposed to be under the door mat. It wasn’t. There were no exterior lights and no key. We called the owner. No answer. We went to a hotel at 2 am. The following morning I booked another rental. The owner called at 9:30 and insisted there was a key. He was rude and augmentative. The only concession he offered was a free night at the end of our stay. Don’t rent from this person
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Love this place!

If you are looking for a kooky fun abode to stay in while in Del Mar this is it! If you are a clean freak, this is not for you! Not that it's dirty, but its hasn't been updated, so has some film of age. Luckily we are the former and not the latter. This is a charming house built in the 70's, with many unique features. The top room is incredibly relaxing with a full view of the ocean. The light system is retro space age. The kitchen is adequate, with accumulated utensils from over the years. The outside koi ponds are inventive, and if you have pets at home and miss them can transfer that to koi feed and care. Will is incredibly responsive and helpful. Each bedroom truly does have a bathroom, so easy to share with friends/family from afar. Beds are a big deal to us (back issues) - the upstairs bed has a nice firm mattress, and the downstairs rooms less firm, so options. The bed linens are premium quality. Would stay again, thank you Will!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Charming, very unique home in relaxing, beautiful Del Mar!

Do you love unique, memorable stays? Do you like to support creative individuals who share their own spaces, rather than staying in crowded and generic hotels? If so, you will love Will's place! (As another reviewer said, it is like staying at your cool uncle's house :-) You can enjoy finding all the hand-built wood, tile and stained glass details — and see ocean-horizon sunsets and peek-a-boo views of surfers right from the dining table! The neighborhood above the cliffs in Del Mar is quieter and less crowded than being on the lower part of the beach – which we liked coming back to after busy days of “touristing”. You can easily walk to great restaurants a few blocks from the house, including a delicious French bakery. The location and vibe worked great for us. Although we enjoyed seeing surfers climbing straight down to the beach barefoot with their boards, we took the longer, more mellow routes through town or on the path along the railroad tracks, all being in our 50s and 60s. A main focus of our trip was taking a differently-abled relative to the Zoo and Safari Park for her birthday – and she loved seeing all the fish in the koi ponds each morning. They helped our animal theme come to life every day! Will was kind, welcoming and easy to communicate with - thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey O.

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

10/10 A Unique and Charming Stay with Stunning Views and Exceptional Hospitality!

My family and I recently stayed at Will’s charming Del Mar home, and it was an unforgettable experience! If you appreciate unique, quirky homes with loads of character, this place is perfect for you. The house has a nostalgic 70s vibe with many original features, which we found incredibly charming. The location is absolutely fantastic. It’s a short walk to the beautiful beach bluffs and close to great local restaurants and coffee shops. We loved taking leisurely strolls to a nearby French bakery for breakfast. The views from the house are stunning, especially from the upper level where you can enjoy breathtaking ocean sunsets. The house itself is spacious and creatively designed. Each bedroom having its own unique bathroom was a huge plus for our family. The koi ponds added a unique touch, and our animal-loving teen enjoyed feeding the fish every morning. Will was an exceptional host, always responsive and helpful throughout our stay. His attentiveness and welcoming nature made us feel right at home. While the house has some signs of age and could be considered “funky” in some aspects, it’s part of its charm. If you’re looking for a sterile, modern hotel experience, this might not be the place for you. However, if you love character-filled homes with history you’ll love staying here. Overall, we had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by william ernest schiefer

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Will designed and built this house. He improves the house every year.

Why they chose this property

This area is on the bluff top above a very nice uncrowded beach.

What makes this property unique

Accessing the beach without driving! Enjoying tranquil koi ponds in the garden with fresh herbs growing that you can eat. Prepare your meal in the fully equipped outdoor covered kitchen.

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