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Live the Beach Life in a Quaint Shell Cottage

House in Del Mar, CA

4 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Steps from the beach with private, breezy outdoor space.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Thoughtful beach gear and toys boost vacation playtime for families.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Remodeled 2024 interior delivers modern comfort and coastal charm.

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Guests consistently rave about this property, highlighting its excellent location and easy access to the beach. Many appreciate the well-maintained amenities, including a fully stocked kitchen and beach supplies. The cottage is described as clean, cozy, and thoughtfully designed, making it ideal for families and pet owners. Reviewers commend the responsive host and the peaceful neighborhood, with several expressing eagerness to return for future stays. Overall, it provides a delightful beach getaway experience.

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Property details

THINGS TO LOVE - REMODELED in 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 . - 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

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Trundle Bed

1 Twin Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Douglas Marinkovich

Fantastic Del Mar location (If you like the beach)

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September 2026

We really enjoyed our stay at Shell Cottage. The location is fantastic and unit is very nice and clean. Everything you need for a great beach week. They have boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas so you don't have to bring them. They also have a washer and dryer which is fantastic. We loved our stay and will be back next September.

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Brandon

Great location, great staff, great location!

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March 2026

We can't wait to stay here again! My wife and I stayed here with our 5 month old and Brenda and the BeachHaus team made sure our stay was seamless and enjoyable. They even provided us with a baby tub, pack n' play, and some beach toys. They are highly responsive and accommodating. thank you BeachHaus team!

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Paige

Great location, great hosts, great location

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February 2026

Loved this place! Cozy, comfy, clean. Fabulous hosts. We loved being steps from the beach. We will absolutely be back.

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Erin Livingston

An immaculate home in a beautiful location

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January 2026

This home is located in a nice neighborhood very close to the beach in Del Mar. Everything seemed brand new, which you don't always find in vacation rentals! No tired or dated furniture here, and all was in good repair. It had small touches I appreciated, ranging from extra ziploc bags to sand toys for kids. All in all, it's a lovely home and a good value considering the location. The only thing to know is that it is a small space - a larger home that has been divided into two units, so the bathroom and bedrooms are quite small and the dining table is right in the little kitchen so you may bang your knees here and there. It worked well for my husband and me plus our 5 yr old for a few days though.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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