Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the property. However, dogs cannot be left home alone to bark. Specific details regarding the maximum number of pets allowed and any fees charged per pet per night are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request, but details on costs or procedures are not specified.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Del Mar, California, just a two-minute walk from the beach. Nearby attractions include Del Mar Fairgrounds, LEGOLAND® California, and various outdoor activities such as cycling and ecotours. Public transport availability is not mentioned.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are permitted at the property, and they can stay for free up to the age of 17.

Adorable Octopus Hideaway 2 min walk to the beach!

What guests think

Adorable Octopus Hideaway 2 min walk to the beach! earns praise for its unbeatable proximity to Del Mar’s sand and dog beach, plus pet friendly touches that make it easy for couples and families to travel with dogs.

Many mention spotless interiors, tasteful decor, and a generally quiet setting. Beach gear, fenced yards, and well stocked kitchens make stays easy for small families and travelers with dogs. Service is responsive and professional overall, with rare complaints about dog beach advice accuracy, one uncomfortable bed, and heat without bedroom air conditioning. Expect an easy, beach-focused stay in a walkable, dog-friendly area.

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Facilities

Recurring praise for abundant beach gear, a private fully fenced yard/patio, and well stocked kitchens. These features make beach days straightforward, especially for guests with dogs or kids.

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Lori L.

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed -20,141 nights

We traveled from Palm Springs for a dog show in Del Mar and stayed this pet friendly duplex. The yard was lovely and very secure. Nice outdoor sitting area. The inside was nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable!!! You are literally a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. We did not cook on this trip but the kitchen is well stocked. Lovely welcome note and coffee that was very appreciated) Also very close to the Del Mar race track so would love to stay here again and walk to the track!!!

10

Andrew S.

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is quaint and cozy. Very pleasant. Well maintained landscaping. It is a 2 unit house so another guest could be renting the front of the home while you stay in this unit in the back but you do have a nice private area of the yard gated off for just this unit which is a pleasant place to relax. Comfy beds and beach supplies available for use makes this a really great option for small families with kids!

10

Bruce W.

Sep 5, 2023

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Out-of-state family members spent a wonderful week in the Octopus Hideaway. It provided a great home base to attend our niece's wedding, visit with family, and tour our favorite areas around town when we lived in San Diego and Del Mar. Family members frequented the area beaches and used the boogie boards and laundry machines provided in the rental.

10

Russ W.

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tucked in the back, nicely fenced with astroturf and well maintained gardens. It was perfect for a few days at the beach with our pups.

10

Jennie S.

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I rented the cottage for PLNU Parents Weekend. We even had our son stay to get a break from dorm life. While it is a little drive from PLNU we still enjoyed it. Del Mar is beautiful. The cottage is in a wonderful neighborhood and had all you need for cooking or just relaxing. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The backyard is charming. On our last full day we walked across the street to enjoy some relaxation on beach. The garage had towels, boards and sand toys for us. We highly recommend it and would love to stay again.

10

Katherine H.

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed -20,366 nights

This is a well-appointed property in a great location. Easy walk to the beach (and all of the beach supplies are there waiting for you!). Beachhaus staff goes above and beyond with their communication and attention to details before, during and after our stay. This property was remodeled 2 years ago and everything is top notch!

10

Laura C.

Jul 28, 2024

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This place was incredible. The yard is beautiful and fully fenced, which was fantastic for our dogs. You’re within a few minutes walk to the dog beach. The house was clean and had everything we needed when we arrived. Super comfy bed and couch. Would absolutely stay here again.

10

Erin C.

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They had all of the beach gear we needed and are a quick walk down to the sand. We loved the luscious plants in the backyard and of course the 2 bedrooms. Perfect space for our family of 4!

10

Maureen C.

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very pleased with this perfect get away spot!! So wonderful to sit out on the patio, smell the jasmine and listen to the birds sing! Everything was clean and beautifully placed. The beach items available in the garage made our stay more enjoyable and less hectic. Thank you for your outstanding hospitality and top notch professionalism! Refreshing!

10

Stephen B.

Jul 13, 2024

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My girlfriend, dog and I loved staying at the Octopus Hideaway. It's very near dog beach and the commercial shops in Del Mar. The property is also private with a fully fenced yard. The house is stocked with all the necessary items to live and cook during the stay. We look forward to coming back in the future.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the home as very clean and well maintained.

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Mylinda P.

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed -20,116 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Octopus Hideaway! We wanted something close to the beach and this was a super close walk! The house is a convenient location to restaurants and shopping. Although we didn't stay long enough to use the kitchen for cooking, it was well stocked. The home was clean and very nicely decorated.

10

Carolyn G.

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Our family has been going to San Diego for many, many years. My siblings and I are grown with young adult children now who have all grown up going to Solana Beach and Del Mar. My husband, our adult daughter and I stayed here. Other family were in the neighborhood. This place was clean, comfortable, and had easy access to the beach. We also liked the private yard. We will be back.

8

Mary E.

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This home was just what my family needed during our spring break! The owners were communicative and friendly. They also had a little gift for my twin 7-year olds! The home is clean and comfortable. We loved drinking our coffee in the garden every morning. The beach is a quick 5-minute walk and perfect if you have a dog. The home is located in between Carlsbad (Legoland) and San Diego (we went to the zoo and Seaport Village). We hope to stay here again!

10

Laura C.

Jul 28, 2024

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This place was incredible. The yard is beautiful and fully fenced, which was fantastic for our dogs. You’re within a few minutes walk to the dog beach. The house was clean and had everything we needed when we arrived. Super comfy bed and couch. Would absolutely stay here again.

10

Natalie Z.

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Adorable little home, had everything very clean and cute. Would stay again happily

10

Matt S.

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a nice property: super clean and well-managed. The host responded to every question at Olympic speed. Perfect location for the beach. Great size for a couple or a small family. Highly recommend!

10

Zachary F.

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute place, right by the beach, nice and clean, just what we signed up for.

10

Maureen C.

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very pleased with this perfect get away spot!! So wonderful to sit out on the patio, smell the jasmine and listen to the birds sing! Everything was clean and beautifully placed. The beach items available in the garage made our stay more enjoyable and less hectic. Thank you for your outstanding hospitality and top notch professionalism! Refreshing!

10

Jim T.

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean. Good location .

10

Noelle G.

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A perfect stay! Beds were so comfortable. The coffee was amazing. Pristine accommodations. Would absolutely stay here again.

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Rooms

Guests like the cozy cottage layout, tasteful decor, comfortable beds, and a generally quiet setting; size suits couples and small families. A few noted bedroom heat without AC and one less comfortable bed.

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Shawni L.

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property itself was great! Only issue was the bed wasn’t super comfortable. Location was good but the property management gave us the wrong information about dogs being allowed on the beach. Our entire trip was planned just to take our dogs to the beach for the first time and when I asked them about it they said they were allowed on a leash at the beach across the street, and off leash at the dog beach. We found out the day we got there as we were walking our dogs that they are only allowed on the dog beach and have to be on a leash. Management was apologetic then tried to blame me for not doing my own research. Had we known we would have made other arrangements.

10

Lori L.

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed -20,141 nights

We traveled from Palm Springs for a dog show in Del Mar and stayed this pet friendly duplex. The yard was lovely and very secure. Nice outdoor sitting area. The inside was nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable!!! You are literally a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. We did not cook on this trip but the kitchen is well stocked. Lovely welcome note and coffee that was very appreciated) Also very close to the Del Mar race track so would love to stay here again and walk to the track!!!

10

Mylinda P.

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed -20,116 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Octopus Hideaway! We wanted something close to the beach and this was a super close walk! The house is a convenient location to restaurants and shopping. Although we didn't stay long enough to use the kitchen for cooking, it was well stocked. The home was clean and very nicely decorated.

10

Cheri A.

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except sleeping was difficult without air conditioning in the bedroom as it was hot and muggy that weekend. But so great otherwise and so near the fabulous dog beach— We’ll definitely go again! Wonderfully responsive hosts. Private, quiet, comfy.

10

Nancy B.

Mar 11, 2024

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This is the perfect vacation home—it is truly charming and cosy, but also carefully restrained as to not overwhelm. The tech is just enough to have made our stay easy and also secure, but not so complicated as to have made things overly complicated. The neighborhood is AMAZING, lively, dog-friendly and walkable. And while the neighborhood is in the heart of a bustling California beach town, the house itself remained serene, quiet and restful. There is a lovely backyard filled with birdsong in the mornings. Perfection!

10

Laura C.

Jul 28, 2024

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This place was incredible. The yard is beautiful and fully fenced, which was fantastic for our dogs. You’re within a few minutes walk to the dog beach. The house was clean and had everything we needed when we arrived. Super comfy bed and couch. Would absolutely stay here again.

10

Erin C.

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They had all of the beach gear we needed and are a quick walk down to the sand. We loved the luscious plants in the backyard and of course the 2 bedrooms. Perfect space for our family of 4!

10

Matt S.

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a nice property: super clean and well-managed. The host responded to every question at Olympic speed. Perfect location for the beach. Great size for a couple or a small family. Highly recommend!

10

Kelly D.

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute cottage! We stayed in the back unit which was quiet and had a lovely little garden! It was just right for us and our dogs! Walkable to shops, restaurants and beach!

10

Noelle G.

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A perfect stay! Beds were so comfortable. The coffee was amazing. Pristine accommodations. Would absolutely stay here again.

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Service

Hosts are communicative, professional, and quick to respond before and during stays. One reviewer reported incorrect information about local dog beach rules.

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Shawni L.

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property itself was great! Only issue was the bed wasn’t super comfortable. Location was good but the property management gave us the wrong information about dogs being allowed on the beach. Our entire trip was planned just to take our dogs to the beach for the first time and when I asked them about it they said they were allowed on a leash at the beach across the street, and off leash at the dog beach. We found out the day we got there as we were walking our dogs that they are only allowed on the dog beach and have to be on a leash. Management was apologetic then tried to blame me for not doing my own research. Had we known we would have made other arrangements.

10

Lori L.

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed -20,141 nights

We traveled from Palm Springs for a dog show in Del Mar and stayed this pet friendly duplex. The yard was lovely and very secure. Nice outdoor sitting area. The inside was nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable!!! You are literally a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. We did not cook on this trip but the kitchen is well stocked. Lovely welcome note and coffee that was very appreciated) Also very close to the Del Mar race track so would love to stay here again and walk to the track!!!

10

Cheri A.

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except sleeping was difficult without air conditioning in the bedroom as it was hot and muggy that weekend. But so great otherwise and so near the fabulous dog beach— We’ll definitely go again! Wonderfully responsive hosts. Private, quiet, comfy.

10

Katherine H.

Oct 13, 2025

·

Stayed -20,366 nights

This is a well-appointed property in a great location. Easy walk to the beach (and all of the beach supplies are there waiting for you!). Beachhaus staff goes above and beyond with their communication and attention to details before, during and after our stay. This property was remodeled 2 years ago and everything is top notch!

10

Eve M.

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thoughtful design, privacy, safe and comfortable. Cozy 'cottage' is literally 2-minute walk from best dog friendly beach in Del Mar. Prompt and attentive management response to questions. A sweet little getaway!

8

Mary E.

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This home was just what my family needed during our spring break! The owners were communicative and friendly. They also had a little gift for my twin 7-year olds! The home is clean and comfortable. We loved drinking our coffee in the garden every morning. The beach is a quick 5-minute walk and perfect if you have a dog. The home is located in between Carlsbad (Legoland) and San Diego (we went to the zoo and Seaport Village). We hope to stay here again!

10

Matt S.

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a nice property: super clean and well-managed. The host responded to every question at Olympic speed. Perfect location for the beach. Great size for a couple or a small family. Highly recommend!

10

Maureen C.

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very pleased with this perfect get away spot!! So wonderful to sit out on the patio, smell the jasmine and listen to the birds sing! Everything was clean and beautifully placed. The beach items available in the garage made our stay more enjoyable and less hectic. Thank you for your outstanding hospitality and top notch professionalism! Refreshing!

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Location

Widely praised for a 2–5 minute walk to the beach—especially the nearby dog beach—with shops and restaurants close by. Handy base for exploring Del Mar and nearby attractions.

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Lori L.

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed -20,141 nights

We traveled from Palm Springs for a dog show in Del Mar and stayed this pet friendly duplex. The yard was lovely and very secure. Nice outdoor sitting area. The inside was nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable!!! You are literally a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. We did not cook on this trip but the kitchen is well stocked. Lovely welcome note and coffee that was very appreciated) Also very close to the Del Mar race track so would love to stay here again and walk to the track!!!

10

Mylinda P.

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed -20,116 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Octopus Hideaway! We wanted something close to the beach and this was a super close walk! The house is a convenient location to restaurants and shopping. Although we didn't stay long enough to use the kitchen for cooking, it was well stocked. The home was clean and very nicely decorated.

10

Jennie S.

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I rented the cottage for PLNU Parents Weekend. We even had our son stay to get a break from dorm life. While it is a little drive from PLNU we still enjoyed it. Del Mar is beautiful. The cottage is in a wonderful neighborhood and had all you need for cooking or just relaxing. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The backyard is charming. On our last full day we walked across the street to enjoy some relaxation on beach. The garage had towels, boards and sand toys for us. We highly recommend it and would love to stay again.

10

Katherine H.

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed -20,366 nights

This is a well-appointed property in a great location. Easy walk to the beach (and all of the beach supplies are there waiting for you!). Beachhaus staff goes above and beyond with their communication and attention to details before, during and after our stay. This property was remodeled 2 years ago and everything is top notch!

10

Jane S.

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

Liked the short walk to the beach.

10

Eve M.

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thoughtful design, privacy, safe and comfortable. Cozy 'cottage' is literally 2-minute walk from best dog friendly beach in Del Mar. Prompt and attentive management response to questions. A sweet little getaway!

10

Kelly D.

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute cottage! We stayed in the back unit which was quiet and had a lovely little garden! It was just right for us and our dogs! Walkable to shops, restaurants and beach!

10

Zachary F.

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute place, right by the beach, nice and clean, just what we signed up for.

10

Jim T.

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean. Good location .

10

Daniel J.

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful little apartment with a killer location just a block from the beach. Del Mar is a cozy little town as well. Would 100% recommend. Perfect for a family of 4.

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