Upstairs unit of a stacked duplex with a View

This house is in need of a complete renovation and cleaning. The upkeep is very poor and I am questioning how they were able to list on VRBO. Every time we have rented from VRBO especially in Del Mar, we have had such a positive experience except for this rental. There is no air conditioning which is understandable but absolutely no ceiling fans and all the fans provided were dirty and dusty which is why we all probably got sick staying in this home. The kitchen cabinets are from the 1950's, the refrigerator sticks every time opening it. Only 2 burners worked on the cooktop and the faucet on the sink was so cheap, I thought it was going to break. No disposal in the kitchen. The jack and jill bathroom cabinet fell on my foot the first day because it isn't properly placed, sinks wouldn't drain and neither would the bathtub which is beyond gross. The tub was so slippery it was concerning. The jack and jill doors in this bathroom were so poorly installed it was difficult to open and close. The patio was very dirty and the furniture is all broken. We almost fell through the chairs. The washing machine ran poorly and cycles took forever. The money they charge a night comes along with a certain expectation and they did not meet that expectation. We were so disappointed on many levels. In the past when renting, it has always been by a management company which is professional and takes great care of the property. This is run by the homeowner who comes and washes loads of laundry while staying at the property which was weird and awkward. I am not sure who wrote the reviews we read when deciding on a rental but we would never rent this place again or recommend renting it in the future.

We had a wonderful stay - the location couldn’t be better. The bedrooms were big. Lots of gear and toys for use. The hosts were very responsive and super friendly.

This is our second time renting this home - stayed in both units. Had a wonderful time. You cannot beat the location for this price in Del Mar. The house is in walking distance to everything that you need - including the beach. I had my 7 year old with me, easy walk back and forth to the beach throughout the day. The house has all the gear included, great wifi and direct tv for relaxing - we can’t say enough great things about this spot!

Terrific deck. Everything you need . Great beach access. Steve has thought of everything to make your stay easy and enjoyable.

Wonderful location and great property. Steven is an excellent host and the property had everything we needed and more, including boogie boards, wetsuits, and beach chairs. The property was clean and spacious for our family. I highly recommend staying here and we look forward to coming back.

Cute beach cottage right next to the beach. Steve was super responsive. We had a great stay!

Great place, close to beach and restaurants. Steven is very helpful and flexible. Highly recommend this rental.

Steve's beach house worked perfectly for our family as we celebrated my son's wedding in Del Mar. The location was ideal for our events as well as proximity to the beach and nearby restaurants. The house was clean, quiet and very well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and for the beach. Steve even brought some extra toys for my little granddaughter. I would highly recommend.

Nice property in a super location. Owner managed by a very nice person.

Great location, easy access to beach and downtown Del Mar. Very livable place. Would definitely come back!

Fantastic beach house. Comfortable functional. Amazing location. Stephen is a wonderful host. Can’t wait to come back.

We had a terrific holiday celebration and visiting family got to stay at this prime beach location close to restaurants and shops in Del Mar. The place was well equipped with lots of beach gear allowing us to maximize fun. Very comfortable and lots of towels which were greatly appreciated!

Clean, comfortable, well maintained, and very well located property. Steven is very responsive and personable. We enjoyed our stay very much.

We love Del Mar, it's our beach town of choice in Southern California. We've stayed at several different homes in Del Mar and Solana Beach, and Steve's place was by far our favorite! It's just steps to the beach and has all the surf boards, body boards, bikes, beach wagon and sand toys you could ask for! We stayed in the upstairs unit and had a great rooftop deck to enjoy our meals and hang out. The inside is wonderful with floor to ceiling windows, comfortable beds and lots of pillows and nice bedding. So many towels you'd never need to use the washing machine if you didn't want to. Steve is cool and very helpful. Ultimately, we greatly enjoyed our stay and have decided that when we come to Del Mar, we will 100% want to stay at Steve's place.

Steven's property is perfect for the Del Mar experience. The walk to the beach is just across the street and one block away and all the Del Mar restaurants and shops are a pleasant walk through the best of Del Mar.Th amentias are all provided - all you need to do is show up. We will be back in the future.

The place was perfectly located for what we wanted to do. Our hosts made us feel at home. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.

Our stay was wonderful. The home has plenty of space, great views, and close to the beach. The outdoor deck was a nice bonus space which we used a lot. The owners are very nice people and easy to communicate with before and during the trip. They even had beach supplies (boogie boards, surf boards, chairs, etc) to use if needed. Would definitely stay here again.