Indulge in the quintessential beach lifestyle with this 4-bedroom home, conveniently located within walking distance to the sandy shores. The fenced property provides a secure retreat, and the outdoor seating area under the stars offers a serene setting for relaxation. Enhancing the beach experience, the home comes fully equipped with beach gear, ensuring you're ready for sun-soaked days and seaside adventures. With an outdoor shower for post-beach refreshment, this coastal haven invites you to savor every moment of coastal living.
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - First bedroom: two king beds - Second bedroom: king bed - Third bedroom: king bed - Fourth bedroom: queen bed - Two bathrooms in each hallway, both with shower/tub combo
AMENITIES - Backyard dining area - BBQ grill - Front patio with seating - Fenced property - Fully-stocked kitchen with bar stool seating for 2 - Indoor dining area for 10 - Outdoor shower - Beach gear - Located on a cul-de-sac - Books and toys for the kids
PARKING - Garage parking for 1 vehicle - Driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles - No street parking
HOUSE RULES - Max occupancy: 10 - Quiet Hours: 9pm - 9am - NO PARTIES, GATHERINGS, OR EVENTS ALLOWED - Strictly enforced. - Pet friendly: $50 per pet, per night. We only accept dogs. Please inquire about other pets allowed with our Reservations Department. If you bring furry friends, we ask that you do not allow them outside during quiet hours, as neighbors are very sensitive. Please do not leave your pets unattended during your stay. - There shall be no video, still photography, or film production of any kind without the express written consent of the owner. - SMOKING: This home and all Vacation Rentals by Kimberly properties are strictly non-smoking. Smoking of any kind is not permitted anywhere on the premises. A minimum $250 fee will be charged if evidence of smoking is found.
PLEASE NOTE! - There are exterior surveillance cameras recording 24/7. The cameras are on the side of the house and outside the garage door - A noise monitoring device is installed in the backyard. It does not record any sounds or conversations; it simply measures the noise level in decibels. - 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. - No AC in this home
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 and Overoccupancy Policy: If the guest violates any of our rules regarding noise, parties, or overoccupancy, 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.
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About the area
Del Mar
Located in Del Mar, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Del Mar Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Travelling with kids? Consider LEGOLAND® California and Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Monarch Ocean Pub - 14 min walk
San Diego County Fair Beer Garden - 19 min walk
Il Fornaio - 13 min walk
Brigantine - 14 min walk
Jake's Del Mar - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,098, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walking distance to the beach! - Beach Dreams 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 North Beach and Del Mar Dog Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the great location and found the place clean and helpful. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon at any of our 70 coastal properties.
The house is very close to the beach and town. We were very comfortable and appreciated the outdoor space and beach equipment.
Elisa H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to know that you enjoyed the house's proximity to the beach and town and that the outdoor space and beach equipment enhanced your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway at any of our 70 coastal properties!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
3 Apr 2017
Great property!
Close to beach and close to the things we wanted to do . Worked out great for us !
Lots of bedrooms and beds for our large group, and excellent location by Del Mar Beach.
Rental process was easy and smooth. Property was clean.
Bill N.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Beach Dreams is a 4 bedroom home and just a short 1 block walk to the beach. We are also a very short 3 minute drive, or a 20 min walk, into the Del Mar Village where you can shop, eat and drink. We are so happy to hear Bill was able to enjoy the property and we appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for staying :)
As advertised. Great location, near life guard tower. We had a good time
Bryan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
House was in an ideal location - short walk to the beach and had all the beach gear we needed. Beds were comfortable. Indoor living space was a little small, but there was plenty of room outdoors. Only thing that could be improved would be the water flow in the shower. We had a great time and will definitely stay here again.
Alyssa P.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane W.
1 Apr 2016
Great Beach Location
Our family (7 adults and 1 three year old) recently stayed at this Del Mar location for 9 day and had a great time. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever. The house and property accommodate a large group well with good space for gathering indoor and out and lots of privacy too. We walked the ~2 blocks to the Del Mar's beautiful beach every day, and the serious runners among us had great trails nearby. The dead-end street is very peaceful, but the location gives quick access to shopping, restaurants, and parks.
Jane W.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your family had a great 9-day stay and that the home provided the perfect blend of space, comfort, and privacy for everyone. It’s great to know you enjoyed the peaceful location while still being close to the beach and all the Del Mar amenities. We’d love to host you again in the future, and with 70 coastal properties to choose from, we’re sure to have the perfect spot for your next getaway!
Pros:
1. Great location. Easy walk to beach, easy drive to many other locations.
2. Ample parking
3. A lot of sleeping space
Cons (I rarely leave Vrbo ratings, but made an exception here)
1. Be careful about going there in hot weather. The property does not have air conditioning. They are very open and honest about this. But it does get hot. After being out all day, we would return and the indoor temperature would be 86 °F. Having black out shades on all the west facing windows would help, but these are only on some windows now. It gets cooler at night, but even with fans on high, it takes many hours to get to a reasonable temperature.
2. The neighborhood houses are close together. Windows are open because no AC. They told us many rules about being quiet (they even sent us texts when their sensors [huh!] detected our noise, not sure what the source was [our kids?]). We had many loud and disruptive neighbor sounds until 1-2 am on several nights.
3. They clearly know they have a problem with the shower drains, because there are many warnings about getting sand in the showers. When we arrived, one shower drain was completely clogged. They should check it between clients. They were very responsive.
4. On trash day they sent us innumerable texts and emails to take out the four large trash and recycling cans. Two were completely full (before we arrived).
A group of friends and I got to meet each other for the first time face to face for a convention in San Diego. Staying at Beach Dreams was just that - a dream. A short, pleasant walk to the beach where we saw whales and dolphins and rays, a short drive to the bonfire pits in Mission, a short commute downtown and best of all, a comfortable, spacious house with tons of room and pleasant hangout spaces. It was super easy to check in and out too. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Genesis H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hi Genesis! We are so happy you and your group were able to enjoy Beach Dreams in Del Mar! This 4 bedroom/ 2 bath home is perfect for any large group! It has 5 large, comfortable beds and even a big backyard! If you want to spend your day at the beach, look no further. It's directly across the street! We would love to host Genesis again int he future.
This property was great for 2 families with small children - plenty of bedrooms and large beds to accommodate all different sleep styles, as well as a large dining area. The property was located just a short walk from the beach, making it easy to visit multiple times a day. The kitchen was a little small, with no great place to store pantry grocery items; however, our kids loved all the toys they found hidden in closets. We also appreciated all the fans as they helped keep the property well ventilated during the heat wave. Would certainly stay here again!
Elyse E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hi, Elyse! I'd like to thank you for leaving this feedback with us. I am happy to hear you and your family overall had a great stay at Beach Dreams and found the space accommodating. I appreciate you letting us know your thoughts on the kitchen storage space. I will be forwarding this to the owner to suggest some improvements for future stays. We hope to host you again soon!
Great place for quiet family. Walk to beach. Beautiful Del Mar. Lots of big beds and amenities.
Catherine P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
This 4-bedroom home is perfect for any large family or group. With the large patio and king size beds, this home is suitable for up to 10 people! You can even bring your furry friend and walk to the dog beach! Thank you Catherine for your positive feedback, we hope to host you again!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Daniel S.
30 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Don't Bring Your Dogs
We left our two doodles inside the house around 11:00am to go to the market. The property manager called us shortly after to inform us our dogs were outside barking & the neighbor was complaining & had taken video. We rushed home unsure of how our dogs could've gotten out. The dogs were inside the house asleep when we arrived back. The property manager refused to share the video over privacy concerns for the neighbor. She admitted the neighbor was, "an old lady who regularly complains." The PM did finally admit she misspoke when telling us the dogs were outside. Our dogs occasionally bark but not non stop & especially not when indoors. If you stay here with dogs expect to be filmed by a neighbor who isn't happy with renters next door.
Daniel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
We appreciate the feedback from this guest but would like our future guests to understand that our house rules were violated in this situation. Our house rules are clearly stated on the ad space, over the phone prior to arrival, in our House Rules, and in the Welcome Letter NOT to leave pets unattended. This guest left his 2 dogs at home alone. The disturbed neighbor sent us a video so we could HEAR the dogs, they did not record the property or the dogs, just the sound. She told us the dogs were outside. We called the guest and told him his dogs were excessively barking outside, and would you please come back, as the rules state, please do not leave your dogs unattended. When he arrived, he found his dogs were inside. We are sorry this guest is upset with us but, like we stated everywhere before his arrival, this home has neighbors that are very sensitive to pet noise. We have had issues with them in the past, so we make this rule very clear so as to avoid future problems. We still welcome all pet owners, but we kindly ask that you please abide by the rules. Please never leave your pet unattended. We are sad that Daniel did not have a 5 star stay and we are sorry that he is upset with us 😞
The property was in a great location, close to the beach, and very pet friendly.
Erin F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
Don’t always believe other people reviews give things a chance and experience them on your own !!!!
This house could not have been more perfect for a dog family with kids of any age !!!! Dogs had there own security in the back your and side yards ... adult kids had a great time being able to walk and explore... a very peaceful and quiet area.... would recommend this place In a heartbeat. Great place for people with small children also ... fenced in yard and toys and no packing in cars to get to the beach !!! Will be staying here again in the future for sure 😇
Heather E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
We thank you for entrusting us with your vacation. We know you have a choice when selecting a vacation rental and we hope you know how much we appreciate your business! It was truly a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
Great location, dog friendly but misleading pictures
Property is a good beach house, but not in the greatest shape. Limited supplies provided, cooking utensils and pans very dated, living area is very small even for 4 people. Nice gated yard and only 1 block from beach.
The place has a better feel that the photos illustrate. Close to the beach, clean, well supplied. We were super happy with our experience.
One night it was windy and neighbors wind chimes were super loud all night but other than that, we lived our stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Del Mar! The house is a quick walk to the beach and we made use of the wagon, chairs, boards and umbrella. It was super convenient having the crosswalk located at 25th to get across Camino Del Mar since it can be a busy street.
Katie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruby G.
27 Mar 2019
Excellent for Families
We suited for families. Yard was great. Lots of toys for the kids (and lego!!). Short walk to beach. Perfect! I would book again.
Ruby G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
LORINDA C.
16 Aug 2018
I would never rent from your company ever again.
It was the most unfriendly place I've ever been. I call it neighbors from HELL! The house is nice. Beds were uncomfortable and very hot inside. It was supposed to be PET FRIENDLY, but not really. I invited my family for one day because it was my birthday, they brought their Chihuahua, (very small) for the day. We walked to the beach and left the dogs in the house and all I got was emails, texts that the dogs were barking in the daytime and got threatened to call the Code Enforcement. Good grief!!!!!! It was so hot inside the house during the day so the only relief was to hang out outside but we couldn't talk normally after 9 PM. Everybody was whispering. I paid a lot of money to rent it for 3 nights but we left the last night. So I only stayed two nights and two days. The neighbors also have dogs that was barking but I did not complain. I better get my deposit because we left the house more cleaner than when we moved in.
LORINDA C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Lorinda took great care of our home and we are thankful for her business, BUT, she brought along 3 very loud dogs. We had to, on numerous occasions, call her to ask her to come back and get her dogs. They were not the kind of dogs that can be left alone. And frankly, our house rules inform tenants NOT to leave dogs unattended for this very reason, the disruption in the neighborhood with noisy dogs. Every time they were left alone, I got calls from the neighbors on either side of the home. Both are dog people and were extremely worried about this family leaving them to bark all day inside in the extreme heat. Our rules do explain NOT to leave your furry friends alone. We have since decided NOT to allow dogs, as we couldn't afford to have another situation like this where both sets of neighbors were very mad and upset over their lack of empathy for these animals. They were disturbed, as this happened multiple times over their stay :(
As mentioned above, it was VERY Hot during Lorinda's stay. Record heat :( Our home does not have AC, which is pretty typical of a beach rental in Del Mar. We do not advertise the home as having AC and we do have multiple fans onsite. Again, no AC usually is not a problem at the beach in San Diego, but this was a record heat wave so I do understand their discomfort. All clients at all 42 homes we manage, that do not have AC, were not comfy over this time frame, along with myself, ha! It was HOT!
We have since checked out ALL beds in the house. Our cleaners, our inspectors, the owner, and our handyman. No one else reported complaints of the beds.... This may just be a cheap shot, as Lorinda is clearly upset :(
I do not recommend you rent to this family if they are bringing their dogs with them. They were reported to be VERY noisy by both sets of neighbors on either side of this home, Beach Dreams. We do recommend Lorinda as a guest if she is not accompanied by her pets. She was a lovely guest and left our home in great condition. I am very sorry she had a bad experience but she did read and sign the rules ahead of time, which did ask that she did not leave her pets unattended. She also read the ad space which reflects no AC.
Please read the other hundreds of reviews our team has built up over the years. This is a rare and terrible review for us and while we are very sorry that Lorinda was displeased, she also read and signed rules and ad space reflecting the above....
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Crystal B.
9 July 2018
Love it! Second year to stay in this house!
This was our 2nd summer spending a long weekend at this home and we absolutely love it! The location is perfect: right across the street from the beach and an easy walk into town. 4 bedrooms fits our large-ish group, and everything we need for our stay is already in the house. This home has become sort of a "tradition" for us, so I anticipate we'll be back again next year! (One tip: bring extra toilet paper and a few trash bags. The owner does provide some, but with our group we went through both before our stay was over and had to make a quick run to the store.)
Crystal B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Deborah W.
27 Oct 2017
Beach Dreams was a great place for our family to stay
Beach Dreams in Del Mar was exactly as advertised. And, when we needed help with the internet, someone appeared right away to troubleshoot for us. There were tons of beach toys available, a godsend with two young children to be entertained, and having DirecTV was great for the sports fans in our group. We would come again.
Deborah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Edward L.
24 June 2017
Ok, really close to the beach and quiet
Expected it to be just a litttle bit cleaner and better kitchen utensils would be nice but overall a pretty good property.
Edward L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl N.
12 Feb 2017
Long weekend family visit.
We all loved stating at your home. There were 5 adults actually staying there over the weekend and my daughter and baby visted during the day. The house had everything that we needed, heater worked nicely during the evening during the rain, and a short walk to the beach. We did not use the beach toys, etc. but there looked like a good selection. My grandson loved the little plastic bike, car and scooter. Internet and TV worked great. Everyone who communicated with us were very friendly and helpful. Thank you. We would stay here again. Sheryl
Sheryl N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Greg M.
31 Jan 2017
Great House by Del Mar Race Track
Awesome property. Everyone got a big bed which is always the problem when my team travels for work events.
Greg M.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review. Yes, something to be said for KING beds :) Come again....
About the host
Hosted by Vacation Rentals By Kimberly
Hi! I'm Kimberly and I am the founder of VRBKIM and a single mom to three boys (ages 12, 10, and 7). I live locally at the beach in Del Mar CA and have been a Vacation Rental Specialist for the last 10 years. I love helping people find the best "home away from home". Weather it be for a planned family vacation, or the need to escape a flood at your own home, me and my team are here to help you find the right space for your needs. Most of the VRBKIM Team comes from within the hospitality industry, so we know that treating everyone of you as a cherished guest is the most important thing! Thanks so much for choosing VRBKIM for your vacation rental needs. We truly do value your business!
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