[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage Family-friendly vacation home in Del Mar with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978000/18977936/07afe920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978000/18977936/65086255.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978000/18977936/8660bf7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978000/18977936/c2321e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978000/18977936/3b081795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience beachy bliss at this Del Mar gem, newly remodeled in 2024. Stroll two minutes to the beach and enjoy family-friendly amenities like charcoal BBQs and beach gear. Work from your retreat with reliable internet or unwind in the private side yard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage THINGS TO LOVE \- NEWLY REMODELED! 2024 \- 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 \- 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 back 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 \- 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. See that art? It's local. That day's worth of coffee waiting to get you going? BeachHaus brew. This is our original BeachHaus--loved and updated--so step into our world and stroll out two minutes to the beach. Splash in the water, laze in the sun, come back to a signature outdoor shower. Designed by a surf family for all families: we've lived in this space and loved it, and now spruced it up for you. Do come through! A shared front yard, private side yard, and gorgeous California waves await you. This is part of a duplex, so the garage with laundry is shared. If you would like to book both duplexes together, they’re listed under “Joint Beach Bungalow”. Del Mar is your ideal beach town, with swanky shopping walking distance up the hill, parks and beaches galore, and the famous Del Mar racetrack and Fairgrounds just a stone’s throw away. 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 \* Be a good neighbor \* Dogs can not be left home alone to bark and disturb the neighbors \* Quiet hours 10:00P-8:00A \* Please wash off the sand after the beach ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 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 - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 anywhere on property. Be a good neighbor. Quiet hours 10:00P-8:00A. Please wash off the sand after the beach. Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25. Only dogs as pets allowed. Dogs must not be left home alone 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 Shell Cottage Charming Bungalow Always Fresh Never Fussy House Shell Cottage Charming Bungalow Always Fresh Never Fussy Del Mar Shell Cottage Charming Bungalow Always Fresh Never Fussy Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage Del Mar orp5b5ef99x ## 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%7C32.97029%2C-117.26732&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gyqETsSH_yCRUsbcJ0pxXmwFUj4=) 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 - 15 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 - ‪Clubhouse Terrace @ Del Mar Racetrack - ‬19 min walk - ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬14 min walk - ‪Brigantine - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage 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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