Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat

Del Mar, California
$1512 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

You ll feel like you ve stepped back in time when you enter The Del Mar Ocean Front Historic Retreat. This 1930s home is located directly on the sand and is unique from its vintage Spanish-style furnishings to its winding passageways. This rambling home sleeps up to fourteen people in its seven bedrooms. There s a 3-car garage and extra parking spaces for at least 5 additional cars behind the front gate, so this home is ideal for multiple families or surfers looking for a fun getaway. A lifeguard tower is just steps away from the home, which helps ensure a safer summertime beach experience. The beach is wide and the surfing is great (it s a beach break). This home is within walking distance to fine oceanfront dining and fun shopping in the village of Del Mar. Nearby Powerhouse Park provides a spot for a seaside picnic or free weekly concerts in the summer. You can also walk to the Del Mar Racetrack from this vintage home. The world-renowned championship Torrey Pines Golf Course is just a short drive away. If you re in the mood for communing with nature, you ll also be wowed by Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, where you ll find a choice of trails to explore, all overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Spending time in this one-of-a-kind home on the incredible Del Mar Beach will create vacation memories to last a lifetime.

7 Bedrooms, 4 Bath
- Bedroom 1 - 2 Twin beds- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin beds- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 3 - 1 Full bed and 1 Twin bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 4 - 1 Full bed and 1 Twin bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 5 - 1 King bed- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 6 - 2 Twin beds- sleeps 2
- Bedroom 7 - 2 Twin beds- sleeps 2

AMENITIES
-Located directly on the sand!!!!
-Large ocean-front patio with dining table and lounge chairs
-Interior dining tables seat 12-18
-Room for at least eight people to relax in the living room
-Bay window with wrap-around window seats to enjoy the amazing ocean views
-Kitchen with lots of counter space 2 refrigerators
-Beach gear- beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, corn hole and slam ball
-Butler s pantry
-Washer and dryer
-Large sunroom with games and a Smart TV
-Master bedroom has a private deck with ocean views
-Central heat

PARKING
-There is a large garage as well as an open and gated driveway for parking several cars.
-No street parking, please.

HOUSE RULES
-Max occupancy at all times: 14
-Quiet Hours: 9pm - 9am
-NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, EVENTS, NO EXTRA GUESTS THAT OVER OCCUPY THE HOME - Strictly enforced.
-No pets allowed at any time, as the owner has allergies.
-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!
-This home is NOT baby and/or child-proof. 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.
-Please be aware when booking this property that it s from the 1930s and has quirks. The house is not updated, this is part of its charm. The pictures are a true representation. -----This vintage home may smell older (this is normal). The furniture is older and the decor is reflective of a far-off era.
-This home DOES NOT have AC, sorry.
-This home has very wide railings on the upper floor. Therefore, this home is not suitable for small children, due to the risk of falling from the 2nd floor down to the 1st floor below. Injury and/or death could occur from a fall.
- 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 utilized.

​​​​​​​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.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2496 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Michelle

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    The location is everything about this property! It does not get much better in Del Mar, CA. The management was very responsive and helpful. The beach is excellent: surf directly in front, beach vollyball, with outside and inside (garage) showers for post-beach activites. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Plenty of parking. Read the description very carefully, it is accurate.The house, furniture and amentities are very old and tired. The layout is odd, no access directly onto the beach patio. The place needs a facelift, especially furniture, paint and windows. The windows are difficult to see out of to the beach, paint is peeling everywhere especially on the outside and balconies and the furniture is not comfortable. Most of the rooms have single beds, so it sleeps a lot of people, just not couples. Its great for families with lots of kids. Overall, this is a beach house with a location that cannot be better. Don't expect luxury, just fun.

  • paul f.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    SUPER! We were a family of 13, 5 kids 3-12 and 6 adults. The house is old but not yucky old. It is great! Fully stocked, body wash, shampoo and conditioner in every shower including the TWO in the garage! There is tons of beach equipment including sand toys, beach chairs, boogie boards AND fins! The kitchen is also totally stocked with cooking stuff and eating stuff. The TWO refrigerators were great too! All rooms had nice beds with clean linens and PLENTY of bathroom towels AND beach towels! The description is correct about the railings and we were “all hands on deck” when the 3 year old was up and about but never had a problem. The tv room has a ping pong table also! And on top of all that, the location is super outstanding, easy walk into town and right on the beach. We would and just might return yearly!

  • LISA K.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2023

    Stayed Dec 3, 2023

    The house itself, and the location were fabulous - on the water, in a great area of Delmar. I have stayed in dozens of rentals like this . Where this house really lacked was in “amenities.“ There was no user manual to explain the house, there was no coffee, even a small amount, to get you through to the next morning. There was no sense of welcome or personal touches from the host. The fireplace was dirty - no firewood on site. I had to text management regarding where to buy firewood. This lack of attention was typical: no ice, (the ice maker was broken,) no broom - it’s on a beach, so there’s sand in the house, no soap - It all added up to a lack of good service. But we had a great time, and it’s a lovely location.

  • Lindsay R.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2023

    Stayed Feb 18, 2023

    The location is hard to beat. The management was very responsive and helpful. A few things could be improved, but we had an overall pleasant stay. We had a minor ceiling leak with some dripping water for a short time. The stove was a bit hard to use. It took a really long time to boil a pot of water. The house lacks some of the comforts of a modern home or comfy furnishings, but that’s probably why the price is so much lower than anywhere else with a location like this. Worth it!

  • Jim F.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2022

    Stayed Nov 19, 2022

    The house is tremendous in size and location. This ocean front spot is perfectly situated and it feels like a private beach. the HUGE living room is perfect for larger groups and the bedrooms are spread out so there's still great privacy. There's enough parking for six or seven cars, which is always an issue near the beach. the media room is a bonus!

  • Brendan M.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2022

    Stayed Jun 11, 2022

    Location, location, location. Hard to be the location.

  • Jackie V.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2022

    Stayed Apr 4, 2022

    This is an excellent location with lots of room! The weather was wonderful and we had an amazing time with our family at this house.

  • Kelly I.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2022

    Stayed Feb 3, 2022

    charming home with PRIME beach location and easy walk to downtown. Loved it. Will totally book again

  • Tisha H.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2022

    Stayed Mar 10, 2022

    This house was perfect for our family reunion. The description of the properties accurate.

  • Helen S.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2022

    Stayed Feb 17, 2022

    This house is perfect for a many, many person get together. So many rooms and floors, everyone can find what they enjoy. The location is like no other, biggest reason to rent this house.

  • lynn k.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2021

    Stayed Jun 9, 2021

    Nice great, grand entrance. It instantly reminded me of Old Town in San Diego. Absolutely charming with some of the original wood and decors. We had a total of 5 adults and 2 children sleeping there during our stay, and our other immediate family members came by during the day and spent time with us at the beach. This is definitely one of our favorite beach rentals in San Diego and the location was perfect. Even though the house is right next to public entrance to the beach and a lifeguard tower, it didn't bother us, it was still quiet and we still had privacy. We will definitely keep this one in mind for future vacay.

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