At The Seahorse Hideaway, a beach lover's dream vacation home, enjoy the waves from sunrise to sunset and return for relaxation. This 3-bedroom retreat features an AC unit in the living room area with a stand-up video arcade game, BBQ off the master bedroom patio and vintage kitchen with plenty of cookware.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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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!
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 - Hot tub
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
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
Bodyboard
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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An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and La Jolla Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Birch Aquarium are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks. Visit our Del Mar travel guide
Is Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
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.
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Seahorse Hideaway • Renovated • Steps to Beach! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Trina V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annette M.
22 Apr 2019
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.
Annette M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
Renee H.
3 Jan 2017
Great house 1 block from the beach
Great house very clean with nice furniture and kitchen items. Linens are nice and beds are comfy.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
Marion O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jen S.
23 Jun 2020
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.
Jen S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Maribel L.
15 Aug 2019
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.
Maribel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Yvonne w.
24 Jun 2019
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.
Yvonne w.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelliann L.
16 May 2019
Del Mar Retreat
Wonderful retreat.
Kelliann L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca F.
9 May 2019
Great location, nice place
Blocks to the beach and restaurants. Nice furnishings. Clean. Staff was helpful.
Rebecca F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mercedes V.
16 Apr 2019
Del Mar visit
Clean and cozy. Perfect place for our needs. Convenient to everything Del Mar has to offer.
Mercedes V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chad A.
21 Oct 2018
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.
Chad A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Emma S.
12 Oct 2018
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.
Emma S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sarah A.
29 Oct 2017
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.
Sarah A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Branden J.
29 Jul 2017
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.
Branden J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bret W.
28 Jun 2017
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.
Bret W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cristina G.
25 Jun 2017
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.
Cristina G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Marie H.
19 Jun 2017
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.