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Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach!

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Interior
Private kitchen
Room
Exterior detail
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

In Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach!

Seahorse Hideaway is a beach lover's dream! Now fully renovated and better than ever. Just steps from the sand, this updated home offers easy access to one of Del Mar's most family-friendly beaches. After a sun-soaked day, kick back in the upstairs living area with AC and an arcade game, or retreat to the private downstairs master suite. Come experience the best of beach life at Seahorse Hideaway!

3 Bedroom, 2 Baths
- Bedroom 1- King bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 2- Queen bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 3- Queen bed - sleeps 2

AMENITIES
-Fenced patio with a BBQ and seating area
-Vintage kitchen with plenty of cookware
-Flat-screen in the living room & master bedroom
-AC unit that is located in the living room
-Dining room table can seat 4
-Garage with plenty of beach gear-chairs, boogie boards, shortboard, sand toys & beach cart
-You can walk to The Brigantine, Jakes, Poseidon, 15th Street, The Del Mar Race Track and Dog Beach from this beach house
​​​​​​​- Stand up video arcade game

PARKING
- There is a 1 car garage on the first level.

HOUSE RULES
-Max Occupancy at all times: 6
-Quiet Hours: 9pm - 9am
-NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, EVENTS, & NO EXTRA GUESTS THAT OVER OCCUPY THE HOME - Strictly enforced.
-This home IS PET FRIENDLY and allows 2 pets for the fee of $50 per pet, per night. We only accept dogs. Please inquire about other pets allowed with our Reservations Department. If you bring furry friends, we ask that you do not allow them outside during quiet hours, as neighbors are very sensitive. Please do not leave your pets alone unattended during your stay.
-There shall be no video, still photography, or film production of any kind without the express written consent of the owner.
- SMOKING: This home and all Vacation Rentals by Kimberly properties are strictly non-smoking. Smoking of any kind is not permitted anywhere on the premises. A minimum $250 fee will be charged if evidence of smoking is found.

PLEASE NOTE!
-If you bring furry friends, we ask that you do not allow them outside during quiet hours, as neighbors are very sensitive.
-Please take note that this home is NOT baby and/or child-proofed. It is your responsibility to walk the home and/or property upon arrival, to make this space safe for your children. We assume no liability for harm/death to any baby or child staying or visiting this vacation rental.
-This home is DUPLEX style and does share one wall with the next-door tenant. Noise carries through the walls, please be mindful of quiet hours. When the adjacent home is occupied the tenant will access their unit through the backyard space. And, for our guests who are sensitive to noise, although not intrusive, we must disclose the freeway is .5 miles west of the home.
-You can hear freeway noise, although it sounds very similar to the lull of the ocean. Lastly, this home does have stairs to access the main living space and master bedroom on the 2nd level.
- Please note that early check-ins and late check-outs are available at our discretion. There are extra fees for either of these add-ons when available.
- The fireplace is to not be used.

CANCELLATION POLICY
• A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty, aside from a $500 restocking fee.
• Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 30 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment (not including deposit and cleaning fee).
• Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. If you wish to shorten your existing reservation with VRBKIM, and your reservation is further than 30 days away, we do charge a $100 restocking fee to make this adjustment.

Parties and Overoccupancy Policy:
• If the guest violates any of our rules regarding noise, parties, or overoccupancy, and the host receives complaints from neighbors, a $500 fine will be imposed per occurrence. In addition, should these allegations be found true, the guest will be subject to immediate eviction without a refund.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit

About the area

Del Mar

Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Del Mar Dog Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Free Flight - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach!?

As of 3 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach! on 20 Jun, 2026 start from S$1,018, 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 Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Del Mar Beach, Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Dog Beach and Del Mar Plaza are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Great Beach Getaway

Great house fully equipped for beach days And easy 1 block walk to the beach Also easy walk to Local restaurants and coffee places.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnelle N.

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

Great location and place

We found this location at the last minute and couldn’t be happier. Nicely kept, lots of amenities/supplies, great location, very professional. Wonderful place for a family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Renee H.

Great house 1 block from the beach

Great house very clean with nice furniture and kitchen items. Linens are nice and beds are comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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

Beautiful location, clean home, great communication, great value.

We will definitely be going back when we can. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

Perfect for a family of all ages

The customer service of the apartment company was fantastic, great communication, easy to communicate with. Property is clean and garage is large and nice for beach accessories. Nice to have beach towels provided. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rilla A.

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

Cozy family reunion

The house was cozy and beachy. I accidentally took home three plastic hangers. I am sorry. We will be in touch again. I plan to stay in the area more often. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Great condo!

We absolutely loved the condo! It's close to the beach and the way it's set up is so wonderful if you have older kids and want a little separation. The owner's suite is on the first floor with the remainder of the rooms above. It gives such a nice sense of privacy and seclusion to enjoy a little time alone in the room or out on the beautiful secluded patio. Everything you could need is in the unit and the beach is a short walk. Just an overall amazing experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seryn G.

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

Photos don’t do it justice!

Me and my friends didn’t expect for this place to be as amazing as it was. From the photos and some reviews complaining about outdated appliances we settled on this place due to the prime location and affordability for our group. We were blown away by how clean and bright the space was! We had so much fun, were comfy the whole time and were able to cook our meals with absolutely no issue. The vibes were clean but beachy. My only complaint is that the photos don’t do the place justice. The rental company was so efficient and the check in and out process was painless! Comfortably fit 8 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location great but needs some updates

The location of this property is amazing. That being said, bathrooms and kitchen are definitely worn. Biggest issue is that the master bedroom is incredibly hot and does not get any air flow, no matter what you do. It needs an air conditioner downstairs to be livable (upstairs has an air conditioner). The beach chairs and boogie boards also need to be replaced. Overall the location makes the rental, but in order to rent in future, would need these updates.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trina V.

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

Great location, mediocre duplex that could use some work

Great location, super close walking distance to beach with beach amenities available to use. Bottom floor is perfect for grandparents or couple to have some privacy with their own bathroom. This place has great potential, but for the price, I feel it is sub par for the actual facility. If the owners put a little money into the place, it could really make a difference. Everything was a little grungy and old, cabinets and drawers are falling apart. The fan chain in the bedroom is breaking, and hard to use. Could use black out shades. Minimal cooking supplies, a tiny Teflon frying pay with spray PAM. The brita water filter was expired. The dishwasher is falling apart. The washer and dryer are very old, the washer takes an extremely long time and you need multiple cycles of the dryer to dry towels. There were a bunch of beach toys, but a lot of them were broken, and the surfboards are water logged. If this place was cheaper, I would never complain about these little nuances, but for the price I expect more. It bothers me when people can afford multiple homes and turn them into vacation rentals, charge a ton and do the bare minimum.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

beach getaway

Nice property real close to the beach. Great service from agency. Boogie boards in garage are no good. Bring your own. Perfect stay and just what we needed. Will book again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion O.

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

Fantastic!

Location, location, location! This is a great beach home and I love the way it was decorated. The boogie boards and surfboards were a great addition. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jen S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but not cleaned or maintained well

Check in was a bit delayed due to plumber needing to fix an issue in the downstairs bathroom. The one bedroom/bathroom are on the 1st floor. It shares a wall with the garage in the other unit, which is very loud in this room (and upstairs bedroom) when operating. The location is good, though it is on a corner so you hear a lot of traffic and people noise if the windows are open. It could be a great place if it was maintained better and cleaned well. It advertises that it is cleaned "according to CDC cleaning guidelines", but this isn't true. The dirty fingerprint marks on frequently touched areas like doorknobs and light switches indicated that it doesn't get a thorough disinfecting. There were so many fingerprint marks on the walls in the kids' bedroom that I didn't let my son sleep in it. I had to wipe down all the doors and touch points in the house before we entered because it was clear that it hadn't been done in a while. There was a mildew odor, and all of our clothes smelled like it once we got back home and opened our suitcase. The bottom of the shower curtain had mold/mildew so I bought a new one to use while we were there. Like others reviewers have mentioned, the sofa is extremely uncomfortable due to a lack of padding and springs poking up. However, the beds were very comfortable. When we checked out, I noticed that the cleaning crew didn't wear gloves or masks when entering the property - again, not up to covid-19 cleaning guidelines. Overall, it could be a really nice property, deserving of the higher price, but I would never stay here again due to it's poor maintenance and lack of cleanliness.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maribel L.

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

Ok Stay.

The location is good, close to the beach. The home needed cleaning. The bathroom had a layer of grit in the shower, toilet and sink. The rubber mat and shower curtain liner in the shower upstairs had mildew on it. The sofa in the living room was uncomfortable (need new seating cushion) and there were several stains on it. The master bedroom and 2nd bedroom upstairs shared a wall and ceiling/floor with the neighbors garage and yard, so you could hear the activity and conversations. The rules of the house has a low noise level from 9am-9pm yet there was noise from the neighbors gardener and from the garage before 9am. I don’t think the price lived up to the value of the place and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne w.

Beach house fun

Great place & great location especially if you have dogs! Only thing I had wished was if we had a 2 car garage. there was a nice 1 car with nice additional space for washer/dryer and water gear but if we had a 2 car, there would not have been all that rooom for the other stuff. Great time anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelliann L.

Del Mar Retreat

Wonderful retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Great location, nice place

Blocks to the beach and restaurants. Nice furnishings. Clean. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes V.

Del Mar visit

Clean and cozy. Perfect place for our needs. Convenient to everything Del Mar has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Great location!

Nice rental very close to beach. Place is stocked w boogie boards, beach chairs, and other amenities which makes trip simple. Definitely will look to return on next Del Mar visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma S.

Great location, lacks a little on comfort

Our family stayed here recently to celebrate my 40th birthday. It was me, my husband and our 2 little kids (2 & 4). The location is amazing, about a block from the beach. You do have to cross a somewhat busy street but with care it's super easy and fast! Pros: Garage for off street parking Laundry facilities...especially with kiddos, we had laundry almost daily Beach towels, toys, boogie boards, etc Location to beach, fwy, restaurants (about a 15-20 min walk to 15th street where coffee, restaurants, shops are) 3 bedrooms were amazing to have for all of us Cons: Definitely a layer of grit on things...maybe being so close to beach but just didn't feel super clean. No cleaning products provided except dish soap. Would have been nice to have a counter spray so that we could do some extra cleaning. Some things need to be updated (stove/oven, sofa in living room is super uncomfortable and had stains everywhere, master mattress doesn't fit the frame so my husband was hanging off and we kept kicking our shins on the end. The mattress pad is also too old so when we took off to wash, we noticed the mattress has tons of stains; rug in kitchen has a huge stain) The toys in bedroom and in garage need to be refreshed...my daughter cut herself on the sand bucket for example. I realize my husband and I are extremely clean so maybe too high of standards for a rental house. But, for the price and location, this place was great. Don't mean to be too nit picky just honest about some upgrades that should happen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Great family vacation

This is a great house, in a perfect location. Nice and quiet neighborhood and a block away from the beach. The basics for small children were provided, toys, pack and play, high chair and all the beach toys you need. We had a light bulb burn out and it was replaced early the next day with a smile! It was especially nice that laundry soap was even provided and even hotel style bathroom toiletries. Parking was a breeze with a garage and several spots on the street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Branden J.

del mar beach house

You can't beat the location and the place is turn-key with beach toys, w/d, towel, kitchen, a/c, and best of all location. Would def check in again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bret W.

Great Location!

Family stayed here and really enjoyed the house and location. We were close to the beach, and the layout was great. Master bedroom was downstairs and kids had their rooms on the second floor! Highly recommend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G.

Beautiful house just one block away from the beach!

If you're looking for a place that will allow you to just casually pop by the beach for a run, swim or family time, this is it. It was driving distance from fun attractions like the zoo and Legoland, but we also enjoyed ourselves with a family BBQ and hanging out on the beach. The decor is adorable and the area feels nice and safe. They also have toys, which kept my nieces entertained. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Marie H.

blue beach house in Del Mar

The house was very cute and clean, the location amazing. Beautiful weather this weekend, town was a little too quiet maybe better for a couple. But overall was a very relaxing weekend and the beach was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Rentals By Kimberly

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Hi! I'm Kimberly and I am the founder of VRBKIM and a single mom to three boys (ages 12, 10, and 7). I live locally at the beach in Del Mar CA and have been a Vacation Rental Specialist for the last 10 years. I love helping people find the best "home away from home". Weather it be for a planned family vacation, or the need to escape a flood at your own home, me and my team are here to help you find the right space for your needs. Most of the VRBKIM Team comes from within the hospitality industry, so we know that treating everyone of you as a cherished guest is the most important thing! Thanks so much for choosing VRBKIM for your vacation rental needs. We truly do value your business!

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