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Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish

Holiday home with a water park, steps from Del Mar Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, stereo
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Ideally situated within walking distance to the pristine beach, this exquisite two-level coastal residence boasts three tastefully appointed bedrooms and seamlessly blends luxury, convenience, and seaside charm. Unwind in the private hot tub nestled in the landscaped backyard oasis or gather around the inviting fire pit for memorable evenings under the stars with a BBQ grill on top deck with seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish

Holiday home with a water park, steps from Del Mar Beach
A water park, Access to hot tub and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

Similar properties

Beach nearby

The Blue Pearl - 2 minute walk to the beach!

  • Sea view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
The Blue Pearl - 2 minute walk to the beach!

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Sandy Starfish FOLLOWING CDC CLEANING GUIDELINES
NEW Listing the Sandy Starfish Following CDC Cleaning Guidelines
422638

About the area

Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course. Check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® California, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Charlie Whittingham Sports Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Dog Beach and Del Mar Plaza are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Unwind in the spa or walk to the beach! The Sandy Starfish Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Excellent Property

Close to the beach, it's perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Q.

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

Starfish

We had a great stay at Starfish! Everything was so easy, the property manager was in contact for any of our needs, and the property had everything we needed. Such a great location right by the beach, excellent outdoor space, and really good air conditioning! We will recommend and stay there again. Thank you for such a great family stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Tucson

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

Del Mar 2023

The house was perfect for our 2week vacay. The location ideal. We will retun
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina S.

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

Great location and outdoor spaces

Wonderful outside spaces and very close to the beach with even a view of the ocean from the kitchen and deck. So nice that our dog could join us as well. The upstairs living area is very open and nicely decorated. The downstairs where the bedrooms and main bathrooms are would benefit from an update. Overall very nice place to stay in Del Mar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Perfect Location

Our original vacation was canceled with less than a week's notice. I pretty much assumed that we'd have to cancel our vacation, but the Sandy Starfish was available and saved the day! We all loved that we could easily walk to the beach, come home to rest or eat and then walk back to the beach. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Solid Spot

Had a great stay, no issues! The check in process had to be done over the phone & was more time consuming / cumbersome than need be - could have been a form you fill out or something. Not the end of the world, wouldn’t stop me from booking it, but could be better!The traffics by the road next to it was a little noisy, but other than that, a very lovely home & we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

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This house is a cozy little home one block off the beach in Del Mar. It is located between the downtown and dog Beach. It has a lovely, bright, living area and kitchen and three functional bedrooms downstairs. It was a nice day I would stay here again. This is not a luxury property, but it was a very nice beach house and great value.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate H., Atlanta, GA

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

Location was excellent

Short stroll to a perfect beach. Fun location, short drive/walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorri F.

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

Beach Retreat

We had a lovely week at this beach house. It is comfortable for a family and has everything that you need. We especially appreciated the location and the air conditioning. The dining deck outside is really pleasant!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Judith B.

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

Location was good as was a close walk to the beach and a quiet neighborhood

A good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jan g.

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

Great beach rental

This property is a great family, dog friendly spot. Perfect location and the deck makes the ocean seem even closer than it already is.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

jan g.

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

Location, location, location

Great beach spot, one block off the beach; house is quaint and beachy, kitchen appliances could use some extra love, but comfortable home, great responsive hosts, can't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The best thing about this place is the location. We loved how close it was to the beach. Two short blocks and you are on the best beach in Del Mar! The outdoor shower and hot tub were a wonderful way to rinse off and warm up after the beach, as June tends to be a little cool. The house is very beachy and pleasant with living quarters upstairs and bedrooms downstairs. There is a nice upper deck off of the kitchen. The inside stairs are pretty steep. I was glad my 84 year old mother decided not to come. We had a wonderful time. Del Mar is a great place to visit. Friendly people. Great food. We are missing taco Tuesday at Jakes already.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place.

Great place
Stayed 183 nights in Sep 2018