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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Del Mar, CA
  • Del Mar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Del Mar

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Del Mar vacation home, you'll find Del Mar Beach and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Seagrove Park and Del Mar Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Del Mar Plaza - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jake's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poseidon on the Beach - ‬18 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.

Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride

Unique cedar sided pole house designed by famous architect Stuart Resor. 4 bedrooms, with 3 private bathrooms.
Whitewater view of surf (and surfers) on 3 reef breaks from kitchen, dining room and living room. Walk to the beach.
Beach Toys are listed below
Central living area is upstairs with views .
Humming birds come to the feeders all day long.
The house is surrounded by 80 ft Torrey Pine trees.
Tropical garden below with 3 Koi ponds.

Outside living room, 2 kitchens and dining areas.
Summer months have one week minimum. June-September.

Toys: 2 bicycles, 4 boogie boards, 1 surfboard, beach chairs, coolers included.
July and August requires 7 nights if booking a weekend-any questions you may contact the owner. Any weekend booking requires a
minimum of a 6 night stay. Any holiday requires a 7 night stay.

Keywords: beach house, 2 story, 180 degree ocean view all living areas, walk to beach/town, tropical back yard, koi ponds, nice neighbors. Sunset and ocean views with pelicans from house

Property manager

william ernest schiefer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • 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
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Relax Bluff w/ Whitewater Views Steps Beach High Speed Internet
Relax Bluff

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.3 mi (26-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 15-minute walk from Del Mar Beach and 14.6 mi (30-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride to downtown Del Mar?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Del Mar.

Relax near the Bluff w/ WhiteWater Views, Steps to Beach, Watch surfers ride Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ron p.

Emjoyable

Very rustic place to unwind and enjoy the beach and beach community.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunsets

Unique property with great location and amazing sunsets. A bit “rustic”
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., LEESBURG, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Del Mar views

The sunset views from the deck were amazing. We enjoyed lounging in the “pond” room as we called it. The outdoor kitchen was well stocked and a great feature in this home. A huge thank you to the host of accommodating an early check in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin W.

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay in Del Mar at this property. We really liked the different layout and loved the outdoor kitchen space. Close enough to walk into the town and visit the restaurants and walk along the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey O., Cleveland, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 A Unique and Charming Stay with Stunning Views and Exceptional Hospitality!

My family and I recently stayed at Will’s charming Del Mar home, and it was an unforgettable experience! If you appreciate unique, quirky homes with loads of character, this place is perfect for you. The house has a nostalgic 70s vibe with many original features, which we found incredibly charming. The location is absolutely fantastic. It’s a short walk to the beautiful beach bluffs and close to great local restaurants and coffee shops. We loved taking leisurely strolls to a nearby French bakery for breakfast. The views from the house are stunning, especially from the upper level where you can enjoy breathtaking ocean sunsets. The house itself is spacious and creatively designed. Each bedroom having its own unique bathroom was a huge plus for our family. The koi ponds added a unique touch, and our animal-loving teen enjoyed feeding the fish every morning. Will was an exceptional host, always responsive and helpful throughout our stay. His attentiveness and welcoming nature made us feel right at home. While the house has some signs of age and could be considered “funky” in some aspects, it’s part of its charm. If you’re looking for a sterile, modern hotel experience, this might not be the place for you. However, if you love character-filled homes with history you’ll love staying here. Overall, we had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Del Mar Surf/Beach house

This is a cool funky place to stay. Funky in a good way. We surf and like cool original houses. The back yard is great for grilling and chilling. Location is fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

If you are looking for a kooky fun abode to stay in while in Del Mar this is it! If you are a clean freak, this is not for you! Not that it's dirty, but its hasn't been updated, so has some film of age. Luckily we are the former and not the latter. This is a charming house built in the 70's, with many unique features. The top room is incredibly relaxing with a full view of the ocean. The light system is retro space age. The kitchen is adequate, with accumulated utensils from over the years. The outside koi ponds are inventive, and if you have pets at home and miss them can transfer that to koi feed and care. Will is incredibly responsive and helpful. Each bedroom truly does have a bathroom, so easy to share with friends/family from afar. Beds are a big deal to us (back issues) - the upstairs bed has a nice firm mattress, and the downstairs rooms less firm, so options. The bed linens are premium quality. Would stay again, thank you Will!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., PORTLAND, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, very unique home in relaxing, beautiful Del Mar!

Do you love unique, memorable stays? Do you like to support creative individuals who share their own spaces, rather than staying in crowded and generic hotels? If so, you will love Will's place! (As another reviewer said, it is like staying at your cool uncle's house :-) You can enjoy finding all the hand-built wood, tile and stained glass details — and see ocean-horizon sunsets and peek-a-boo views of surfers right from the dining table! The neighborhood above the cliffs in Del Mar is quieter and less crowded than being on the lower part of the beach – which we liked coming back to after busy days of “touristing”. You can easily walk to great restaurants a few blocks from the house, including a delicious French bakery. The location and vibe worked great for us. Although we enjoyed seeing surfers climbing straight down to the beach barefoot with their boards, we took the longer, more mellow routes through town or on the path along the railroad tracks, all being in our 50s and 60s. A main focus of our trip was taking a differently-abled relative to the Zoo and Safari Park for her birthday – and she loved seeing all the fish in the koi ponds each morning. They helped our animal theme come to life every day! Will was kind, welcoming and easy to communicate with - thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Home Away From Home

6 of us spent 6 nights here while checking our granddaughter in at UCSD. Her take on the house: "its like your cool uncles house"! The location is perfect, the view from the main floor of the house is spectacular. The outside room, the backyard with all the koi ponds and outdoor kitchen area were so awesome we found ourselves always gravitating there. We had ample room to spread out. The house was clean and tidy, linens were clean. Communication with Will was super easy. We felt very comfortable and relaxed here and will definitely stay again if/when we come back as a group.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location with some downsides

This house is in a great location - walking distance to beach bluffs (and beach if you are a walker - about 3/4 of a mile) and town. The views are unbelievable. All the windows make for an almost panoramic view of the ocean and awesome sunsets. The outside ponds and waterfall are really cool. Will was very responsive when we reached out to him with questions. There were however some things that were not ideal. The biggest issue we had was being comfortable when we slept. The bed itself was comfortable but we were quite warm due to some ventilation issues and no air conditioning. I lived in SD for some years with no AC and never had an issue unless there was a heat wave. The living room would get very warm in the evening after the sun had been beating in the room, but then was very cool at night. I ended up sleeping on the coach a few nights since the bedroom was very warm. The house was definitely clean but there was a very musty smell in the house, particularly in the entry hallway. The bikes had very rusty chains so we never used them but it was nice to have beach chairs and boogie boards available. We did purchase a beach umbrella and left it there for future use. We still had a great time at the house - but thought people should be aware of these things.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Creatively cool!

This property is unique, quirky and cool. The outdoor sitting and cooking areas are beautiful and relaxing. The bedrooms are very comfortable (although the upstairs bed is a bit hard). But the upstairs living and kitchen areas were the highlight with such a beautiful view of the sunset and ocean. Although you cannot see the beach, it is in walking distance. A lovely, creative, wonderfully cool home. Although the downstairs is handicapped accessible with walk in shower, the upstairs is not.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yossi B.

Great location

The house is in an amazing location; walk to the overlook of the beach, walk to coffee shops and restaurants, and a short drive to other near by communities. Amazing views and very spacious. A well equipped and large outdoor kitchen. Awesome architecture!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

LINDA G., WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness

An unusual home

We enjoyed our stay, but this home is different and may not be for everyone. The stairs could be a problem with small children and anyone with mobility issues. If you are looking for a comfortable, different place with ocean views in a beautiful neighborhood, this is worth a visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place for a Del Mar getaway!

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Will’s unique home. Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Really convenient having 3 bathrooms. We especially loved the view from the upstairs living area and spent a lot of time on the balcony overlooking the ocean and beautiful sunsets every night. The outdoor living area and kitchen are charming with the koi ponds. Didn’t get a chance to use the outdoor kitchen, however, because it was a little chilly. Will was a fantastic host and very responsive. Location to beach and downtown Del Mar can’t be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable ocean-view home with interesting features

This was our second stay in this home. We especially enjoyed the upper level balcony with a view of the ocean; the ocean views from the living/dining/kitchen areas; the quiet setting; the proximity (ten minute walk) to Del Mar beach; and the series of interconnected koi ponds both in the back and in an enclosed indoor-outdoor room. A very desirable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location fantastic host

William has resorted my my faith in VRBO. He was so easy to deal with. No check out requests/demands, Direct communication, effortless, check in process. I highly recommend this property for adults. The view from the main level is breathtaking. The outdoor kitchen was perfect for our group. The koi ponds are gorgeous, but probably not ideal for small children. Great spot for anyone looking to enjoy north county.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Del Mar!

Stunning location and unique and beautiful place. This home has everything you need to stay comfortably, cook, relax enjoying the ocean views, take day trips down to the beach, and outdoor entertaining. The host was easy to reach and friendly. A great spot in Del Mar!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness

unique property in excellent location

With an expansive view of the ocean from the upstairs living/dining room and outdoor deck, this property has interesting, unusual features including an extensive series of koi ponds extending into an enclosed outdoor space. The master king bed is especially comfortable. Del mar beach is a ten minute walk away.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view, great location to town, excellent communication

Great view and location. Will responded quickly to anything we needed, even lighting the outdoor oven to cook our Thanksgiving turkey.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergiy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Excellent location, and the house itself is good too. The backyard is something special. The host has been very responsive. All in all, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

stephanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

helpful owner

Other than a hiccup upon arrival and waiting occupy and to unpack, everything was great. Will, the owner, certainly went out of his way to correct the problem and stayed in contact as a courtesy which was most appreciated. Hoping to rent again in the future. There was no property manager but owner responded quickly. Good vibrations felt by all. Kindest regards, Stephanie Stone-Stinson
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in Del Mar

We had a great stay in Del Mar. We enjoyed the koi ponds and relaxed in the outdoor patios in the mornings and hit the beach in the afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique house we do

Unique house we do it again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

We had an excellent stay! The views are stunning and Will has provided binoculars to see dolphins, surfers, etc. It is an easy walk into town to enjoy some shopping or dinner. The outside kitchen was great and a lovely space to enjoy dinner. Will was excellent with communicating and was a great host. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022