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Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!

House in Del Mar, CA

4 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Guests consistently praise the property for its exceptional location, just a short walk from the beach, and its well-maintained, comfortable accommodations. Many appreciate the thoughtful amenities provided, especially for families, including beach gear and child-friendly items. Reviewers commend the responsive and helpful nature of the host, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, this property is recognized as a perfect retreat for beach vacations, with a strong likelihood of repeat visits from satisfied guests.

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Property details

THINGS TO LOVE - Easy 2 minute walk to the beach with lighted crosswalk - Family-friendly property with beach gear and toys - No through traffic, on a cul de sac - Fenced outdoor space with charcoal BBQ - Work-friendly internet and Wi-Fi - Committed to sustainability - 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 the 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 - Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler - 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. Grab your wine glass or your koozie and your beach cooler: it's all here waiting for you. Then stroll out this charming 1950's beach bungalow--one of a charming duplex duo--and you're at the beach. Some say it's a two minute walk, or with little kids you may clock in at four minutes. But it's an easy flat stroll with a crosswalk that flashes and California drivers who attentively halt when you even think about crossing the road. Enjoy Del Mar's locally famous 25th street beach, which rolls contemplative in the morning and bustles during the day. And then come back to your home away from home: our owners consistently stay here and make little tweaks and improvements, so you know it's truly livable and ready for you. 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 * Dogs can not be left home alone to bark and disturb the neighbors * Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10:00P-8:00A

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • EV charger

    EV charger

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

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Clara Melzer

Perfect!

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November 2026

close to beaches and restaurants and pet friendly!

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Wayne Holum

Awesome beach stay in beautiful home and peaceful neighborhood

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July 2026

We loved our stay in your beautiful beach house. The house is very modern and extremely well equipped. It was nice having such a close location to the beach. The neighborhood is very quiet and everyone we encountered was friendly. The garage had everything our family needed for the beach. We highly recommend your rental and will rent again.

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Daniel

Great location, great location, great house

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March 2026

Great place, awesome location, house was well equipped with everything you need and extra stuff for beach days. Very much enjoyed the stay would definitely stay again, Brenda was awesome, we left something behind I reached out and Brenda sent it back the same day. Really good service

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Kate

Great location, great location, great location!

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February 2026

We loved our stay here! Beautiful and clean home in a great location. They have everything you need for a trip to the beach too. Would highly recommend staying here.

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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