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Family Friendly Seahorse Cottage, a short walk to the beach!
Del Mar, California

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9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog Friendly and close to the Dog Beach!
I selected this property specifically for its proximity to the dog beach. I was visiting family and travel with my dog so I wanted him to be able to enjoy the beach as well. The off-leash dog beach is within walking distance of the cottage. The cottage has a fully fenced back yard and a hose to rinse my dog off after the beach and a small deck for him to dry off on. The cottage was charming and comfortable. If you are noise sensitive, you can here the light rail occasionally. We had a super nice stay and would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayanan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely coastal getaway
Really wonderful location, and a very cute property. The yard is great for a dog and a casual bbq dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Loved this place so much. It has a wonderful beach bungalow vibe. Very clean. The back patio and yard were well kept and relaxing. Location was awesome! Owners responded within minutes with any questions we had. I hope we can stay here again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location!
This is a perfect location for the beach at Del Mar, while the place is very small, it is perfect for a small family or a couple. I stayed with my adult son during the stay and the living area is small with a small couch and one chair. So there is not much space but the location is perfect-hence the 4 star rating, as another chair would be nice:)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and close to beach
Property managers do a good job. House was in good condition and well equipped. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in this adorable bungalow. The location can’t be beat! It had all the essentials for our family, including a high chair, toddler step, beach toys and a wagon. We also appreciated how quiet it was at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quaint home, perfect location for beach
I gave 5’s across the board with the exception of cleanliness … only because we found some broken glass between the couch and side table but this could’ve been easily overseen by cleaners… we only found it because of my one year old crawling. We loved the backyard and the proximity to the beach.. it is literally minutes from beach. Only downside is you can’t really walk to get food, it’s on the other side of the (bridge?) not sure what to call it and if you do walk through the neighborhood it’s a good long walk .. not a huge deal but just FYI for anyone who wants to walk to get food or coffee… Overall we loved this home and our stay and the communication with the property team was exceptional. As long as you are good with sharing a wall with neighbors this house is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
clean and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We stayed 3 nights at this little cottage and had a wonderful time! The cottage is very clean and decorated nicely. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. The queen bed was very comfortable. We took our 2 dogs and we were very pleased with the fully fenced backyard and having the dog beach just down the street. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe. Lots of beach gear in the garage for your use as well as beach towels. We would definitely love to stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nina j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest little cottage
Great cottage! Modern, very close to the beach and great patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy living
Awesome property and location. Close to beach, town, fairgrounds, etc….
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restored my Faith in VRBO
I'm sure I'm not alone in having had some bad VRBO experiences, to the point that I have mostly gone back to staying in hotels. HOWEVER, this rental is the way VRBO used to be! No crazy fees, the place was absolutely lovely, the communication was amazing! I would absolutely stay here again, and I probably will since I'm in the area so much these days. These folks really do it right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aisling G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
We loved this property, it's excellent location - across from the beach in a quiet area, the private patio - the yard was perfect for our dog, and the little notes and touches from management. Just lovely. Management was also very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Seahorse
The cottage was really lovely and so quaint and cute! Loved our neighbors too and hung out with them! The cottage was well appointed, yard was lovely and beach access incredible! Very clean as well! Very calming and overall soooo fun!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy clean great location
Perfect little beach bungalow. Great outdoor space. Well equipped for beach. Two minute walk to beach. Friendly and helpful host. We’ll be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Hopkins

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Cottage in great location
The rental was well located right by the beach. It was clean and well equipped and was perfect for our stay. I would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Malibu, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and great location!
Brenda is a superb and prompt communicator. Everything on the property was as expected. Very clean and walking distance to almost everything in town
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Great Management
Beautiful property in a great location, the management was great and quick to respond to any question. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding with a Beach
I came into town, for a family wedding. I knew that my grandchildren would love the location, and they did. There were wagons and children's toys, plenty of beach towels, washer, dryer, and beach chairs. It was just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely beach weekend
great property steps away from beach & hosts were ultra responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
My wife, son, and I stayed here for a wedding that we were in town for. Property was perfect for the 3 of us and the location doesn’t get any better with a magnificent beach right across the street. Highly recommend this property and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Great location!
The location, check in, check out and communication were fabulous. The place was well-stocked and parking was easy. Unfortunately it’s very small (smaller than a Hyatt Place Hotel), old furniture and not very clean (everything was sticky). It would be fine for 2 people, maybe 3, but not 4. It should be listed at less than $300.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you for the feedback and indeed our cottages are on the smaller side. Regarding the “sticky” comment, since COVID, our staff sprays leave on disinfectant spray on all touch points (light switches, door knobs etc) so they do have a texture to them. We should let guests know in advance so thanks for the feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Crane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Really enjoyed our stay. Location is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay and so close to the beach!
We loved our stay here. It was cute, comfortable, and the location was perfect. Just a 2 min walk to the beach. Check in was seamless. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Trip
We truly enjoyed our time in Del Mar. This is a great property where you get exactly what is advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, wonderful house
We had a wonderful stay at the Seahorse cottage! The location was spectacular— just a few short blocks from an expansive and breathtaking beach. The property was perfect, with a great outdoor sitting area, lovely living room area and three comfy beds. The place looks and feels exactly as described. The host was incredibly accommodating is so many ways and helped make our stay comfy and special. Del Mar is a fantastic spot for families, a gaggle of girlfriends or a couple on a getaway. And the Seahorse is the ideal spot to enjoy it. I would def come back! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our girls weekend!
Adorable cottage so close to the beach. Stayed here with my friends and it was a great place to base our adventures from. Clean and welcoming with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Del Mar beach cottage
This cottage was wonderful! It is so close to the beach at 25th street in Del Mar! We could easily walk down the beach to Del Mar restaurants. The cottage was very clean, easy to enter, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen had every thing we needed. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a convenient beach location that isn't a hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
We had a lovely stay! The bungalow was adorable and very clean. Just a short walk to the beach. We loved that we were so close to dog beach and great eateries as well. The recommendations that were left for us were perfect. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA E., San Jose, California

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect little cottage
We were on a roadtrip to tour colleges in Southern California and decided to stay near the beach to have a bit of fun in between. What luck we picked the Seahorse Cottage! This turned out to be my daughter's favorite part of our 4 leg trip. We stayed in 4 different rentals over 10 days, and this one was the overall winner. It's compact, but very livable. It had everything we needed, and when we couldn't figure something out the owner responded immediately to help us out. We loved the private backyard and ate all our meals there. It's also very quiet at night, which is something you don't always get with a beach rental. Really wonderful and we definitely hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Gigi S., Connecticut, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Cozy cottage with close proximity to the beach and easy access to dining and shopping. Parking was a bit tight. Bathroom needs a ventilation system, and there was no air conditioning. Cute decor and plenty of seating in the living room and kitchen. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thanks for the feedback Gigi. The window in the bathroom typically works well for ventilation and we have tried to keep the bathroom in keeping with the era of the cottage while replacing the floors, shower head and the toilet. AC is rarely needed at the beach and the whole house fan (when used according to the posted directions) does a great job of cooling the house off at night when the outside temperatures are always in the 60s but some people just can't live without AC and we would suggest filtering properties to those with AC for your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little beach cottage
We loved the beach cottage it was just what we thought a beach cottage should be, . Comfortable, cute and in a great location. We also liked the backyard and having the garage full of surfboards, beach chairs and even a wagon so we could transport beach accessories to beach that was a few Blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is a jewel!
Great experience on every level. This is a great rental with an amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G., Elmhurst, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay & super close to the beach
The apartment was a super short walk to the beach and not far from Del Mar restaurants and shopping. The apartment is well equipped with kitchen items and beach toys. Was a super easy process and will definitely book again for our next stay in Del Mar!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O., Daphne, al

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area
Quiet street just a block from the beach. Nice cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Getaway
This was my second time staying here. Enjoyed the first time so much I brought my adult son. For us, the surfboards, boogie boards, towels, chairs and umbrellas are important because we are big beach goers. We arranged for 2 beach cruisers to be waiting for us in the garage which was icing on the cake. Communication is fantastic, any questions or concerns are answered immediately. Quiet neighborhood, and the beach is across the street.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C., Allentown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Week Stay
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Bungalow
Our family stayed a week at this property and loved. Del Mar beach is beautiful and the bungalow is a perfect place to relax after a day at the beach. The outdoor shower is perfect. We can't wait to return. One of the best vacations ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this beach cottage!
Perfect stay so close to the beach! I was blessed to get beautiful weather and loved my morning walks along the beach and playing in the waves in the afternoon. This sweet cottage was perfect for my stay to visit family who live nearby. This place has everything you need and I loved that it was walking to distance to the beach. So easy and wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seahorse Beach House
My sister and I loved our stay at the beach house. It was perfect and so nice! The place is very quaint and has everything you need..especially nice to have towels, surfboards and boogie boards with a wagon to bring to the beach! I'd recommend it highly and hope to be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Etta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
The property is darling, clean and an ideal location. It was the perfect size for our family of three. The outdoor space is spacious and private, since its the back unit of the duplex. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
We had a wonderful time at this location. It was clean, close to the beech and had everything we needed to surf, boogie board and relax. We had one side of the house while our close friends rented out the other property that is attached to it. We all had a great time and Brenda couldn’t of been nicer to us making sure we had everything we needed for our kids and beech life. Look forward to going back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan T., Mesa Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Del Mar condo
We loved our stay! Cute, clean and close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
super cute beach bungalow...great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great location and very clean and well maintained. Property management incredible and easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., San Diego CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
The property was in perfect condition and exactly as advertised. Communicating with Brenda and her team was extremely easy and they were super responsive. I would not have changed a thing. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Lovely weekend
We had such a memorable weekend in Del Mar thanks to this cozy little cottage. It had all we need and we never needed the car. The short walk to Powerhouse Park and playing in the waves was so fun!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Perfect respite
Loved being able to walk on the beach to all the spots in Del Mar and Solana Beach. The lodging was clean, the beds were very comfy, and the back porch was an oasis for overworked an overworked mom and dad.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019