Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat

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Ocean Front!
Kitchen- coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven and tea kettle.
This spacious kitchen has plenty of prep space.
Fridge, microwave and oven for all your cooking needs.
Cooks Corner- extra dishes, glass/bar ware, place mats and vases.
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9.4Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"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 gar..."
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9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(17 Ratings)

House in Del Mar, CA

14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

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.

Amenities at Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat

Family friendly

Map of Del Mar, CA


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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
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    Ratings and reviews

    9.4 / 10.0
    Outstanding(17 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    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!
    8.0 / 10.0
    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.
    6.0 / 10.0
    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.
    8.0 / 10.0
    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!
    10.0 / 10.0
    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!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Family Reunion
    Family Reunion
    Location, location, location. Hard to be the location.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Excellent location!
    Excellent location!
    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.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful beach location
    Beautiful beach location
    charming home with PRIME beach location and easy walk to downtown. Loved it. Will totally book again

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Right on the sand! Oceanfront Historic Retreat?

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