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8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Overview of Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Solana Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationBelly Up11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSolana Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDel Mar Racetrack4 min drive
  • AirportCarlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)21 min drive

Space details

8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, sleeps 14
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 double bed
Bedroom 6
    1 king bed
Bedroom 7
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 8
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bathtub
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bathtub

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About the neighborhood

Solana Beach

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Solana Beach villa places you within a 10-minute walk of Cedros Avenue and Tide Beach Park. Belly Up and Fletcher Cove Beach Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Belly Up - 11 min walk
  • Solana Beach - 14 min walk
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Del Mar Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Port Solana Beach Brewery - 9 min walk
  • Belly Up Tavern - 11 min walk
  • Solana Beach Kitchen - 17 min walk
  • Starbucks - 20 min walk
  • Claire's on Cedros - 6 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.

Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14

This 8-bedroom dream home includes two guest houses and delivers comfort from every nook and cranny including plentiful amenities, amazing architecture and elegant shabby-chic décor with many items imported from England. Located in the heart of Solana Beach, walking distance to many great restaurants, the beach and San Elijo lagoon.  With plenty of room for up to fourteen fortunate guests, Solana Beach Sanctuary represents a delectable slice of the Southern Californian paradise. 

Solana Beach Sanctuary is only rented when the owner is on vacation, so the house is truly homey and has lots of character. The house has a comfortable and elegant feel in terms of furnishings and color scheme, allowing for visitors to feel at home. An expansive great room with kitchen and dining area are open to the backyard, adding to the accessibility and smooth flow of the home. Featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood ceilings, a natural stone fireplace, and imports from England such as the AGA stove and breakfast bar, Solana Beach Sanctuary sets the standard for luxury living in a true Californian spirit.

The grassy palm tree laden backyard has a large and inviting swimming pool with a waterfall and attached whirlpool spa. After a swim, enjoy a dry sauna before relaxing with a book under the lanai.  

This property has three separate living areas:

The main house of the Solana Beach Sanctuary has 4 bedrooms.  The master suite has a California king size bed, with an expansive en-suite bath, a fireplace and patio overlooking the pool area. Across the indoor bridge to the southern wing of the house there are two rooms with a shared bath. One has a trundle that converts to 2 twin beds or one king and a  60 inch TV complete with games.  The other a queen-size bed open to a large patio overlooking the pool area with lounge chairs.  Downstairs is the artists retreat off the main living area with a fireplace, another California King-size bed and en-suite bath.  The linens and furniture in each room are all elegantly shabby-chic themed. 

The detached pool house has a relaxing seating area with two lofts where guests can stay in comfortable beds (one queen bed and one full size bed).  There is a full bath and a small kitchen efficiency with microwave and mini-fridge.

The guest house provides some privacy for the guests that choose to stay here.  There is a king bed with a view of the pool located in the loft area and a trundle that can pull out into two twins or a king bed in a the den.  This guest house also provides a second kitchen area and laundry.

With fast Wi-Fi access, a modern home office, a library with fireplace, and located walking distance to the beach, guests are left desiring little else.

There are 3 parking spaces at the house for you to use. The Solana Beach Train station is an easy walk away. During the Del Mar Races, bus transportation is provided from this station directly to the race track or you can walk the one-mile along the lovely coastal train walk. Uber and Lyft are also great options for those times when you just don't want to drive.

Solana Beach is a beautiful seaside community with wonderful restaurants, bars, and the famous Belly Up Tavern for live music. The coastline has countless beaches and spots for surfing, tidepooling, and the nearby San Elijo Lagoon offers many wonderful trails and hikes.

Cedros Design District is a short stroll with a Winery, Brewery, many Cafes and fabulous shopping.

I will meet you at the house upon arrival to go over the many awesome details that you need to know like how to turn on the pool waterfall, make an amazing espresso or get the dry sauna ready for use. During your stay, you can always call me should you have any questions that the house information booklet does not provide. I am available 24 hours a day for questions :)

Heating of the pool is NOT available. You will be charged for the electricity if you heat the pool during your stay.

The pool is warm enough to swim comfortably in the summer months without heating :)

Molly's Rentals is a short term vacation rental company that provides a personalized customer experience to both our guests and owners. One of our team members is always available should you have any questions or issues during your stay. Our properties are well maintained and we always take our clients suggestions to heart.

Molly McCrackin grew up in San Diego and has been managing short term vacation rentals in the beach area since 2008. The company has grown over the years, but the service and attention to detail has stayed the same.

Property manager

Molly McCrackin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 Solana Beach
Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 to the airport?

This villa is 14.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 to the beach?

This villa is a short 9-minute walk from Tide Beach Park and 14-minute walk from Solana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 to downtown Solana Beach?

This villa is 0.5 mi away from Solana Beach.

Secluded Sanctuary & Retreat - Sleeps 14 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home, everything you need, small quirks
This home is really so nice. The property manager was absolutely fantastic and very responsive. She made her self available to text messages almost instantly and was extremely helpful. I was very grateful for her and the home owners flexibility. We met our extended family in Solana Beach for a family vacation. This was an awesome home for that. Room for us all to spread out and have our individual spaces as well as awesome shared spaces. We hung out in the backyard on the patio and it was so lovely. Everything was clean and well stocked. They provided laundry detergent and all the essentials. There was also a very nice welcome basket full of snacks that the kids and grown ups both enjoyed. A big thank you to the home owners and Molly!! There are a couple of things I think I want to pass on to other renters, especially those with small children. I know the other reviews talk about the AGA stove, but there are a few things that I wish I had understood before renting. The oven and stove are on continuously and you do not shut them off. This means that you walk by the oven and stove and feel the heat radiating off the oven and stove and they are pretty warm to the touch. We have a 3 year-old with Autism and I was very nervous about this, especially because there was no way to childproof it. However, we did reach out to the homeowners and they said we could turn it off, but it would take an almost an entire day to reheat to working temperatures. There was another regular gas stove and oven in the guest house so we did actually consider doing this. We were able to place the large stools they had in the kitchen around the stove and it created enough of a diversion that it never became an issue with our 3-year-old. Speaking of our 3 year old, I think families with young kids should know there is not a pool fence around the pool or hot tub and there are multiple doors and exit points to get to the backyard. We made it work, but it was work for sure and some anxiety to say the least. That being said, I am not sure I would have picked a different home if given the chance. It was almost exactly what we needed and the beach was an easy walk.. We had so much fun and had everything we needed. A beautiful home and fully stocked and clean with lots of space. Perfect? No. Awesome? Yes!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family anniversary get-together
Wonderful place with a great pool for all. It was great to have three separate living areas to split the family up. Location was within easy walking distance of the beach--local shops-- and restaurants. It worked out perfectly for our family get together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation House
Property includes 3 separate units so there is a nice degree of privacy for a 13 person family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the Best…..
In our 35+ years of renting large multi-generation vacation homes( and owning one ourselves) we can say this was the Best to date. The home offered so many spaces for so many age groups to spread but the outdoor space was the winner. Beautifully landscaped without feeling like a “Club Med”. Coming from several hot and humid environments this SoCal location was a delight. Sleeping with windows open in July a real treat. Sheets and towels were generous and luxurious. The property manager walked us through the house and was very responsive to our few requests during the week. The owners have made their home feel like OUR home. It was an absolutely delightful stay. We always like yo try a new spot each year but we have reversed course and will hopefully return next summer. This property truly deserves 5 Stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely home and perfect for a large family
We had a great time at this home. We had 10 people total and the property is perfect size so we did not feel cramped at all. We look forward to staying here in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Perfect for our family reunion
When we walked in the door, it was even more beautiful than we expected. Decorated with style and comfort in mind, it was perfect for our large family reunion. It had a very nice pool and backyard, and was close to the beach and restaurants in the area. Most of the time, the weather is fabulous in this area, but a hot humid week made for a muggy stay without A/C. Overall, an excellent property with plenty of toys and things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Gina A.

Has potential
Even though the setup of this house is great there are a lot of reason why it doesn’t function well. First of all the oven is an AGA oven (from England). It is very strange and has no knobs and it is always on. It keeps the house very warm and I must warn you that there is no A/C. To add to the problem there are no screens on the windows. Since the house is located near the lagoon there are TONS of mosquitos. So you either boil in the house or open the windows and get eaten alive by mosquitos. The next disappointing thing about our stay was that the waterfall, hot tub and pool light weren’t working during our stay. Those were features we were looking forward to and the property manager didn’t think mattered when she gave us the tour at the beginning of our stay. We got upset and she did put into motion repair work that we had to deal with during our whole week stay. It was finally fixed the last day of our stay! Please note that not all the TVs in the House work and the ones that do do not have normal cable. They have an internet cable called Sling. So if you want to watch sports or news you will have no luck. The washing machine never fully drains the water from your wash so I would not recommend using it. Lastly I have to say with all the problems the property manager gave us a very defensive attitude when we were in contact with her. The place has potential but needs some work and it’s located in a great neighborhood with kind neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Perfect for our Family Reunion!
This place was amazing! We came over from different locations in the state for a family reunion. I really think we hit the jackpot! This place is perfect for large family gatherings. The rooms were very accommodating, the patio was great, gave me some good ideas on my next house project, and the kids were able to run around all over the yard playing various games! We loved the spa and sauna! Next time we will have to come visit in the summer so we can take advantage of the amazing pool! The house was very private and quiet, with ample private parking, beautiful kitchen with high end cookware and appliances. Location was great! Easy walk to Cedros shopping area and a short drive (could've walked) to the beach! We are really exited about going back to this place in the foreseeable future! Thank you Molly for a wonderful experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Look no further! You have found your dream home.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this lovely property. We rented it to celebrate a family reunion and filled it with 8 adults and 4 kids. This property was the perfect retreat for us. Each bedroom was well furnished and there were plenty of bathrooms for everyone. The home and guest house were so clean, the linens and beds are top notch and very comfortable. We loved the kitchen island and the vintage stove. It was a bit tricky to work but we eventually learned how to use it. The jacuzzi and outdoor seating areas were our favorite areas to gather. The appliances, dishes, utensils and silverware were of great quality and we enjoyed them. And the dishwasher and washer/dryer were the icing on a beautiful cake! There are so many great things I could say about this property but then my review would be way too long. This was certainly an unforgettable experience thanks to this wonderful home. It exceeded our expectations beyond measure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017