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Ocean views, walk to town - The Shell Shack - New Listing
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms3 bathrooms116 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

Del Mar, CA
- Del Mar BeachPlace, Del Mar Beach12 min walk
- Del Mar FairgroundsPlace, Del Mar Fairgrounds4 min drive
- Del Mar RacetrackPlace, Del Mar Racetrack4 min drive
- San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)23 min drive
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About the area
Del Mar
With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Del Mar, within a 5-minute drive of Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Beach. .This vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Mission Bay and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Mission Beach.
What's nearby
- Del Mar Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Torrey Pines State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Del Mar Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Del Mar Racetrack - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Torrey Pines Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
- Voigt Drive Station - 9 min drive
- San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
- San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- Monarch Ocean Pub - 12 min walk
- Better Buzz Coffee - 11 min walk
- Board & Brew - 8 min walk
- Pacifica Del Mar - 13 min walk
- Stratford Court Cafe - 9 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.
Ocean views, walk to town - The Shell Shack - New Listing
This charming Del Mar townhouse is your ultimate coastal escape, offering ocean views and an irresistibly cute beachy vibe that feels like home! Just steps from Del Mar's top restaurants, boutique shops, and sandy beaches—and only 2 miles from the Del Mar Fairgrounds—you'll be in the heart of it all. Enjoy endless Pacific views from private balconies on each level, or dine al fresco on the spacious back patio, complete with a BBQ grill and cozy fire pit for starry nights. Whether you're relaxing with a glass of wine at sunset or exploring the vibrant local scene, this sweet retreat is the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and adventure. You may never want to leave!
2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms
- Master Suite: queen bed, ensuite bathroom, TV with Roku, private balcony
- Guest bedroom with a loft: queen sofa bed, full size bed in the loft, ensuite bathroom, TV with Roku near sofa bed, private balcony accessed from the loft
- Hallway bathroom (downstairs): toilet, sink
AMENITIES
- Outdoor seating & dining table
- Fire pit is currently out of order
- BBQ grill
- Fully-stocked kitchen with bar stools for 4
- Dining area for 4
- TVs with Roku & Spectrum channels
- Central heating & AC (upstairs level)
- Mini-split with AC only (downstairs level)
- Washer and dryer
PARKING
- Street parking only
- No driveway parking
- No garage parking
HOUSE RULES
- MAX OCCUPANCY AT ALL TIMES: 4
- QUIET HOURS: 9pm - 9am
- NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, NO EXTRA GUESTS THAT OVER OCCUPIES THE HOME, OR EVENTS ALLOWED. Strictly enforced.
- THIS HOME IS NOT PET FRIENDLY.
- VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY: There shall be no video, still photography or film production of any kind without the express written consent of the owner. Fees apply.
PLEASE NOTE!
- Please take note that this home is NOT baby and/or child proofed. It is your responsibility to walk the home and/or property upon arrival, to make this space safe for your children. We assume no liability for harm/death to any baby or child staying or visiting this vacation rental.
- Please note that early check-ins and late check-outs are available at our discretion. There are extra fees for either of these add-ons when available.
- Exterior surveillance cameras are recording video 24/7. The camera is at the front door.
- The guest bedroom includes a queen size sofa bed, while the loft area—accessible via a staircase—features a full-size mattress on the floor.
- The staircase to the loft features tall, wide steps, and the railing next to the mattress is made of rope. For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the loft. Only adults may sleep in the bed, which is a full size and accommodates up to two people. Please use caution.
- The upper-level balcony is accessible from the loft; please always take extra precautions.
- The closet space is limited. The guest bedroom has a small closet, while the master bedroom has only two dressers and no closet.
- This townhome is located within a complex situated on a busy road in Del Mar.
- The fireplace inside the home is not for use.
- There is no heating on the main downstairs level.
- There is no dishwasher, however, a dish drying rack is provided.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty, aside from a $500 restocking fee.
- Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 30 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment (not including deposit and cleaning fee).
- Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. If you wish to shorten your existing reservation with VRBKIM, and your reservation is further than 30 days away, we do charge a $100 restocking fee to make this adjustment.
PARTIES & OVER OCCUPANCY POLICY
If the guest violates any of our rules regarding noise, parties, or over occupancy, and the host receives complaints from neighbors, a $500 fine will be imposed per occurrence. In addition, should these allegations be found true, the guest will be subject to immediate eviction without a refund.
2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms
- Master Suite: queen bed, ensuite bathroom, TV with Roku, private balcony
- Guest bedroom with a loft: queen sofa bed, full size bed in the loft, ensuite bathroom, TV with Roku near sofa bed, private balcony accessed from the loft
- Hallway bathroom (downstairs): toilet, sink
AMENITIES
- Outdoor seating & dining table
- Fire pit is currently out of order
- BBQ grill
- Fully-stocked kitchen with bar stools for 4
- Dining area for 4
- TVs with Roku & Spectrum channels
- Central heating & AC (upstairs level)
- Mini-split with AC only (downstairs level)
- Washer and dryer
PARKING
- Street parking only
- No driveway parking
- No garage parking
HOUSE RULES
- MAX OCCUPANCY AT ALL TIMES: 4
- QUIET HOURS: 9pm - 9am
- NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, NO EXTRA GUESTS THAT OVER OCCUPIES THE HOME, OR EVENTS ALLOWED. Strictly enforced.
- THIS HOME IS NOT PET FRIENDLY.
- VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY: There shall be no video, still photography or film production of any kind without the express written consent of the owner. Fees apply.
PLEASE NOTE!
- Please take note that this home is NOT baby and/or child proofed. It is your responsibility to walk the home and/or property upon arrival, to make this space safe for your children. We assume no liability for harm/death to any baby or child staying or visiting this vacation rental.
- Please note that early check-ins and late check-outs are available at our discretion. There are extra fees for either of these add-ons when available.
- Exterior surveillance cameras are recording video 24/7. The camera is at the front door.
- The guest bedroom includes a queen size sofa bed, while the loft area—accessible via a staircase—features a full-size mattress on the floor.
- The staircase to the loft features tall, wide steps, and the railing next to the mattress is made of rope. For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the loft. Only adults may sleep in the bed, which is a full size and accommodates up to two people. Please use caution.
- The upper-level balcony is accessible from the loft; please always take extra precautions.
- The closet space is limited. The guest bedroom has a small closet, while the master bedroom has only two dressers and no closet.
- This townhome is located within a complex situated on a busy road in Del Mar.
- The fireplace inside the home is not for use.
- There is no heating on the main downstairs level.
- There is no dishwasher, however, a dish drying rack is provided.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A thirty (30) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than thirty (30) days prior to the arrival date will incur no penalty, aside from a $500 restocking fee.
- Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 30 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment (not including deposit and cleaning fee).
- Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent. If you wish to shorten your existing reservation with VRBKIM, and your reservation is further than 30 days away, we do charge a $100 restocking fee to make this adjustment.
PARTIES & OVER OCCUPANCY POLICY
If the guest violates any of our rules regarding noise, parties, or over occupancy, and the host receives complaints from neighbors, a $500 fine will be imposed per occurrence. In addition, should these allegations be found true, the guest will be subject to immediate eviction without a refund.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features games and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- In the city centre
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Optional golf privileges
- Fishing 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
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Unit size: 1,250 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Pets not 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
Property is also known as
940011