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Reviews of 1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway

1 block from the beach - Seahorse Hideaway
Del Mar, CA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
We are grateful for your feedback. It's our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we're glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. We look forward to the next time we're able to host you again. Have a wonderful day!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our vacation home. It's great to know that you found our place well-maintained, well-supplied, and in a great location. We're also glad to hear that our team was helpful and professional. It makes us happy to know that your family enjoyed their getaway with us. Thank you for choosing our place and for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to host you again in the future at any of our 70+ coastal properties!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks for the feedback Jennifer. We always strive to ensure our guests have a 5 star stay and we are sad this was only 4 stars for your family 😞 We are sorry.... Yes, the proximity to the beach is wonderful! However, in the summer, this home is warmer in the downstairs area 🙂 As like most San Diego beach homes, there is no AC, which is also mentioned in the ad space. After this review was posted though, we did buy multiple fans for this home. There is also a ceiling fan in the master bedroom, which helps. But it is warmer in the summer.... We did replace the beach gear though, so that should no longer be an issue. Thanks for choosing our home for your stay, we really value your feedback and hope to host you again!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks for your note Nick! So glad you enjoyed your stay, and we appreciate any feedback from our guests that could improve the experience. We have replaced the boogie boards you mentioned with two new ones :) Please come back and stay with us again soon, we would be happy to host you!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hey Graham, thank you for the positive feedback, we truly appreciate it! We are happy that you and your lovely family were able to make some lasting memories on your Father's Day weekend at our home :) Please come back again soon, we look forward to hosting you :) Jodi and Team

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you Annette! You were a pleasure to host! Great communication and feedback. Please let us know if you're ever in San Diego again! Andrea and Team

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
So happy you had a nice time, hope to have your crew back again :)

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

8/10 Good

Renee H.

Great house 1 block from the beach
Great house very clean with nice furniture and kitchen items. Linens are nice and beds are comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks for the nice review, we hope to have you back again in the future :)

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

A Del Mar Prize
Perfect Beach House for the family! Three minutes to the beach. House was cool at night for sleeping. Easy walk to restaurants and center of town. Even though on Camino Del Mar was quiet at night. Would definitely stay here again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
So happy to hear your family enjoyed your time at the house, come again next year? :)