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Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat
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.
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.
âââââââCANCELLATION 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.
Had a great stay at this property ! You just canât beat the location, views and the historic nature of the house. The beach is perfect for walking, surfing and while busy it was not crazy. Love the open gathering rooms. The rental team was super easy to work with and very responsive.
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 âall hands on deckâ 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!
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.
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 âamenities.â 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 - itâs on a beach, so thereâs sand in the house, no soap - It all added up to a lack of good service. But we had a great time, and itâs a lovely location.
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 thatâs probably why the price is so much lower than anywhere else with a location like this. Worth it!
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!
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.
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.
We rented this house as a quick getaway and to celebrate our daughters birthday. The house is awesome. Plenty of rooms, lots of beach toys and very well stocked. The location is the best! We will definitely be returning.
The house is big, roomy. plenty of bathrooms. The bedrooms were a good size. The kitchen is small especially if you have a lot of guest. We were 9 adults and 5 children. You gotta keep a close eye on the little ones. This house is NOT child proof as explained in the rental agreement. There's nothing fancy. The carpets / furnishings are old and the house is stuffy and warm. The fans made it bearable. Putting all this aside, the view was amazing. You are 5 steps away from the beach. The beach is clean. People kept their distance. We felt safe-Covid wise. So, if you're looking for a house on the beach, that accommodates a large family, with no frills, this is the place.
The house we selected was amazing!! It had more amenities than we ever could have expected, including coffee, seasoning/spices. Dry good items for baking, even. Lots of beach towels and a close line on the side of the house for outside drying of said towels and swimsuits. There was a complication with the dryer, but the management company was quick to try and resolve it. It needed a replacement and I am confident that will occur soon. We left before it took place, but they were so accommodating!! I will use VRBO again and also the house. I recommend it to others as well.
Awesome location right on the sand in Del Mar. The house itself is very "vintage" on the inside. The layout of the rooms is totally adequate and its a great place to spend a few days on the sand.
Pros:
Location on the Sand
Cost for Location
Lots of sleeping spaces
Ping Pong Room!
Lots of Parking
Cons
Very "vintage" - 1940s maybe?
Kitchen needs upgrade
Access to deck area - needs to be opened up
Smells like Old Lady (Not Old Spice)
Funky layout
Beautiful, if slightly older home. Pictures do not do the main great room justice. It's and awesome, large space for larger gathering with views of the ocean. Kitchen may be small, but side room works great as a staging area. Multiple bedrooms, small but personal. Great stay.