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Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!

Family-friendly stay near Del Mar Fairgrounds

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A beach with people sunbathing and walking along the shore.
Smart TV
A playground with a slide and climbing structures, overlooking a beach.
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Del Mar, CA
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Del Mar

Seaside stay .With a stay at this well-placed vacation home, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Del Mar Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Del Mar Fairgrounds. Also, Del Mar Dog Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Del Mar North Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Del Mar Dog Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Del Mar Plaza - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 18 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wing Tent
  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • Daily Rail
  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Charlies - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!

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
- Discounts at local YogaSix studio
- 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties or events. No smoking anywhere on property. Quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10:00P-8:00A.
Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25.
Only dogs as pets allowed, don't leave them at home to bark.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs can not be left home alone to bark

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi (27-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Del Mar Beach and 13-minute walk from Del Mar North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! to downtown Del Mar?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Del Mar.

Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Beachy PERFECTION!!!

We had a WONDERFUL stay at Turtle Retreat! The cottage is so cute, clean and comfortable! BeachHaus has honestly thought of EVERYTHING you might need for your stay!!! We can't wait to come back!!! Thank you again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a short walk to the beach. Had everything we needed and interior was new and clean. Property owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

Beautiful house in awesome location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Excellent stay in Del Mar!

Turtle Retreat is a great property for a small family. Comfortable living room and bedrooms. Has all the amenities you need for a multiple night stay - kitchen appliances/supplies, beach chairs, etc. Very short walk to a main beach access point. Loved our stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sayanan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s such a lovely property. Great location in Del Mar. The space is really wonderfully designed with plenty of attention to detail. And the cute backyard is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

one week stay

simple, crisp and clean unit with everything that was needed for a relaxing stay. perfect location for strolls on a great beach. longer walk or easy bike to nearby restaurants. would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RIVA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Stay

Wonderful property close to the beach and has all beach amenities. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay for a weekend. We parked the car on Saturday morning and didn't use it again until we left on Monday morning. Beach walks, strolling into town, drinking wine on the patio. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Great property

The home is in an excellent location, property owners were awesome to work with. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property that has absolutely everything you could possibly need. We booked last minute and they were super accomodating. A very short walk to a gorgeous beach, and the fairgrounds are just around the corner. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Peaceful, relaxing property. Close to stores and safe walking distance to beautiful beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage by the sea

Can not say enough about what a lovely spot this was. Great location a block from the beach. Wonderful patio to read on. Great for my dog too. Would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay and great hosts

This property is as advertised and is a lovey get away! The host was super accommodating and helped us when there was a travel disruption that caused our trip to go an extra day. The baby gear here was also fantastic and saved us a huge amount of effort to bring ours from home. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Satisfied all of the goals for our vacation

Property management was very responsive and good communicator.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shay K.

Great Place, Great Location

We really enjoyed our experience! The rental property was amazing. It was incredibly clean and decorated very nicely. The location to the beach was perfect. I'd highly recommend this rental property, as well as this rental company. They are very good with their communication.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chloe J.

Just as great a the photos

Maybe even better! We loved staying here and will definitely be back! I travel a ton for work and often stay at rental homes and they often do not live up to their photos. This place did! It was spotless, beautifully taken care of and just so cute! thank you for a wonderful stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

The property was very clean and well organized. The place was close to beach and perfect for pets. Property managers response was quick and polite. Would recommend this place for a quick get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and well maintained

We had a a great stay. The walk to the beach was wonderful. They do a great job maintaining the property. The only issue we had was our dog. He would bark when the gate that was next to our apartment opened and closed. No protective mini Goldendoodle - no problem…
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the Turtle Retreat. We loved being so close to the beach! It is an easy walk with kids and the wagons provided at the house are very helpful for beach gear! The unit was set up so well and our family of 4 was very comfortable the entire time. Brenda was very responsive and helpful during our stay. We’ll definitely stay again when we’re back in Del Mar! Thanks for a great experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming beach property

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay at Turtle retreat. It is a lovely place with lots of well thought out details to make it very comfortable. It is in a very nice, quiet neighborhood with close beach access to beautiful Del-Mar beach. The restaurants and shops in town are nearby. The host was so nice to work with and communication was excellent. We will definitely be back for another trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

ALWAYS WONDERFUL

We enjoyed the 4th of July holiday at the Turtle Retreat. We enjoy our stacation every year in Del Mar and this year was no exception. This adorable cottage has an excellent location just a block or so off of the beach. We were able to easily walk to Downtown Del Mar, back and forth to the SD Fair and into Solana Beach for restaurants, drinks and fun. We will absolutely stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

ALWAYS WONDERFUL

We enjoyed the 4th of July holiday at the Turtle Retreat. We enjoy our stacation every year in Del Mar and this year was no exception. This adorable cottage has an excellent location just a block or so off of the beach. We were able to easily walk to Downtown Del Mar, back and forth to the SD Fair and into Solana Beach for restaurants, drinks and fun. We will absolutely stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

This place was perfect for us. Extremely comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. We cooked breakfast every morning and enjoyed a glass of wine in the evenings on the back deck. We took morning and afternoon walks on the beach which was just a few minutes walk away from our front door. We look forward to a future stay. Thanks for hostessing us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location For Summer Beach Fun

Every morning we walked two short blocks from the house to take a walk on the beach and swim in the ocean. We would repeat this every evening at sunset! The house is small, but perfectly outfitted with beach toys, wagon, towels, etc. We ate our meals at the outdoor dining patio and had easy access to the washing machine and dryer. It was perfect and stress-free!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Brittany K.

Quaint condo, close to the beach

Our family had a great stay! Loved how close we were to the beach, so we could pop back for our kiddo's nap time. Enjoyed the amenities of included high chair, Pack N Play and beach toys. Close drive or mile(ish) walk to many great dining options. Great kitchen and outdoor dining made staying in nice too. Loved watching surfers at Powerhouse Park. Would advise light sleepers to pack ear plugs for sleeping as the Amtrak passes at the end of the block, multiple times in the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

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