[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! Family-friendly vacation home in Del Mar with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978112/c6d4b1a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978112/763c4b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978112/04d00d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978112/c442397f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978200/18978112/c60b2b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack, Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! provides a water park, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! THINGS TO LOVE \- Easy 2 minute walk to the beach \- Family-friendly property with beach gear and toys \- No through traffic, on a cul de sac \- Enclosed outdoor space with charcoal BBQ \- Work-friendly internet and Wi-Fi \- Committed to sustainability \- If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date THINGS TO KNOW \- Shared laundry, garage and beach gear with front cottage (duplex) \- Pet-friendly, but please do not leave dogs at home to bark \- Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival ABOUT US \- Brenda is an engineer and mother of four \- Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad \- Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms \- Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler \- Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save THE DEEP DIVE All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens. Drop down the road and onto the beach: it's a 2 minute walk with a great crosswalk, and totally flat. All the better for the beach toys you have in tow, found waiting for you in the shared garage with your own little wagon. Play in the sand, relax back into the sun, boogie board or surf. Then come back to a truly cooking-ready kitchen, an outdoor shower, your own private fenced back yard. The owners spend weeks here every year so you know it's livable. All you have to do is come. Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Del Mar \- Let your dog play at Dog Beach & enjoy the volleyball courts too \- Go to the Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby \- Eat and shop in charming downtown Del Mar \- Enjoy a family walk on the Coast to Crest Trail Feel at home in our beloved North County \- We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rental \- Discounts at local YogaSix studio \- Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District \- Hiking, parks, and beaches galore \- Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby \- Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away House Rules: \* No parties or events \* No smoking \* Dogs can not be left home alone to bark and disturb the neighbors \* Wash off the sand before you go in the house please! \* Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10:00P-8:00A weekdays and 11:00P-9:00A weekends/holidays ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978000/18977936/07afe920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage Del Mar - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 107 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=18977936&PinnedHotelID=18977936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994500/18994403/a30f4e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! 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No smoking on property. Wash off the sand before you go in the house please!. Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10:00P-8:00A. Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25. Only dogs as pets allowed, don't leave them at home to bark. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Dogs can not be left home alone to bark ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Seahorse Cottage Charming Bungalow Always Fresh Never Fussy Seahorse Cottage Indoor/outdoor by the Beach orp5b5edadx Seahorse Cottage Indoor/outdoor Family Friendly by the Beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.96999%2C-117.26706&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xwB1zQOAtFkDnLNvGiI-TD5yLKY=) Del Mar, CA #### What's nearby - Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Del Mar Fairgrounds - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Del Mar Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Del Mar Racetrack - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Torrey Pines State Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km #### Getting around - Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive - Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive - Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬18 min walk - ‪Charlie Whittingham Sports Pub - ‬18 min walk - ‪Brigantine - ‬14 min walk - ‪Clubhouse Terrace @ Del Mar Racetrack - ‬18 min walk - ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach! located? > This family-friendly Del Mar vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar North Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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