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Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!

Family-friendly holiday home in Del Mar with a water park

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Smart TV
Dining
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior detail
In Del Mar's eclectic neighborhood, this charming beach bungalow is a 2-minute walk to the beach. With an enclosed outdoor space and charcoal BBQ, enjoy family-friendly activities like playing at Dog Beach or strolling on the Coast to Crest Trail. Inside, work-friendly internet and Wi-Fi make it easy to stay connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!

Family-friendly holiday home in Del Mar with a water park
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Turtle Retreat Easy 2 Min. Walk to the Beach
Turtle's Retreat Easy 2 Min. Walk to the Beach
Turtle Retreat an Easy 2 Minute Walk to the Beach Del Mar
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About the area

Map
Del Mar, CA

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Del Mar Dog Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Clubhouse Terrace @ Del Mar Racetrack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Charlie Whittingham Sports Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Del Mar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Retreat - Easy 2 minute walk to the Ocean! located?

This family-friendly Del Mar holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar North Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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
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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!

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

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
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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.

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

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
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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!

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick J., Tucson, Arizona

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

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
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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.

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

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

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
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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!
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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!

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
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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!

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Great and cozy beach house, gracious host

We stayed at the house with a small child and had a great time. Brenda (the host) was incredibly helpful and asked in advance if we needed anything. There was a surprise for the child, a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator, nice and clean house, and a location that's 5 minutes from the beach. Brenda was friendly, responsive, and easy to talk to. The house felt like home and was very inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Perfect spot to explore Del Mar, Encinitas, and Solana.

This was our third time renting from Beachhaus and our stay surpassed our other five-star stays. The Turtle Retreat is really well equipped. We invited friends for dinner on two occasions and I had all the kitchen utensils necessary to make lovely meals. The back patio table is a perfect spot for morning breakfast, afternoon reading, and dinner. We have a daughter who lives in San Diego and getting into the city or meeting her in La Jolla was easy. The beds and linens are top notch too. In short, I can fully recommend the Turtle Retreat.