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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway

Hey Future Guests :)
We urge you to please read the entire ad and all house rules prior to booking. This pet-friendly home requires a $50/pet fee that is per night, and per pet. It will need to be paid after booking this home. Thanks for checking us out. We hope to host you!

The Seahorse Hideaway is a beach lover's dream vacation home! You can enjoy the waves from sunrise to sunset, and just run home for lunch or to use the bathroom. The home is literally a one-minute walk to the beach! This beach is perfect for families, featuring one of three lifeguard towers/restrooms located in The Del Mar area! Once you're done enjoying the surf, come back and enjoy our amenities: AC on the upper level of the home in the living room area with a stand up video arcade game, a great BBQ off the master bedroom patio, and even a downstairs "away from it all" master suite, perfect for the adults who want some private space after a long day. Come see what life looks like on the beach!

3 Bedroom, 2 Baths
- Bedroom 1- King Bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 2- Queen Bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 3- Bunk Bed-sleeps 2

AMENITIES
-Fenced patio with a BBQ and seating area
-Vintage kitchen with plenty of cookware
-Skylight in the living room
-Flat-screen in the living room & master bedroom
-AC unit that is located in the living room
-Convertible sofa in the living room
-Dining room table can seat 6
-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: 8
-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.

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 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.

Property manager

Vacation Rentals By Kimberly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Seahorse Hideaway 1 Block Mar Beach Sleeps 10 Kid Pet Friendly
Seahorse Hideaway 1 Block Mar Beach Sleeps 8 Kid Pet Friendly
226478
Townhome

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Del Mar

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 6 min walk
  • Del Mar Plaza - 12 min walk
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 15 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Australian Battered Potatoes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jake's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon on the Beach - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway located?

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

1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Trina V., Bodega Bay

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lynnelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jennifer A., Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nick R., Temecula

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Marion O., La Cañada Flintridge

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Jen S.

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

6/10 Okay

Maribel L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelliann L.

Del Mar Retreat
Wonderful retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes V., Las vegas

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad A., Chandler, AZ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Maureen P.

Excellent Management Company
Kim and Erin are outstanding rental agents who took care of absolutely every issue I had with the property in a timely manner. I rent often in Del Mar and San Diego area and this property has a fabulous location right across from the beach, but it is not a value property compared to rentals I have stayed at in this price range. (We are 55 years old and avid travelers.) Note that the living area is on the second floor with stairs that made groceries and luggage a chore to get upstairs. Ist floor has the Master Bedroom which has a concrete, garage type floor and even with throw rugs, it is not comfortable. Access to patio is oddly through the Master Bedroom or out the front door. It is a duplex that you share with owners and the Master Bedroom wall is shared with their garage which was noisy when owner worked on his car. I appreciated that they accepted our dachsund, but the owners have three dogs that barked when you enter or leave (even when my dog was not with me) . Drawers stick, appliances are old and furniture needs updating. I give management 5 stars and would rate property higher if price was in line with the amenities.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Scottsdale, AZ

House was in a great location and layout was perfect for my family.
House had everything needed for a stay at the beach. The house is a short walk to the dog beach and a beautiful trail along the waterway just across the street from the dog beach ....absolutely beautiful! Photos and descripton is an accurate representation of the property. As a house that allows pets, it was clean. The neighborhood absolutely follows the quiet time rules from 9 to 9. It was very quiet at night. Del Mar is a great, dog friendly town. We were able to take our dogs with us everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Francisco k.

a lovely beach house
nice house, excelent area. we loved the stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2017