We enjoyed our stay, but this home is different and may not be for everyone. The stairs could be a problem with small children and anyone with mobility issues. If you are looking for a comfortable, different place with ocean views in a beautiful neighborhood, this is worth a visit.

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Will’s unique home. Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Really convenient having 3 bathrooms. We especially loved the view from the upstairs living area and spent a lot of time on the balcony overlooking the ocean and beautiful sunsets every night. The outdoor living area and kitchen are charming with the koi ponds. Didn’t get a chance to use the outdoor kitchen, however, because it was a little chilly. Will was a fantastic host and very responsive. Location to beach and downtown Del Mar can’t be beat!

This was our second stay in this home. We especially enjoyed the upper level balcony with a view of the ocean; the ocean views from the living/dining/kitchen areas; the quiet setting; the proximity (ten minute walk) to Del Mar beach; and the series of interconnected koi ponds both in the back and in an enclosed indoor-outdoor room. A very desirable place to stay.

William has resorted my my faith in VRBO. He was so easy to deal with. No check out requests/demands, Direct communication, effortless, check in process. I highly recommend this property for adults. The view from the main level is breathtaking. The outdoor kitchen was perfect for our group. The koi ponds are gorgeous, but probably not ideal for small children. Great spot for anyone looking to enjoy north county.

Stunning location and unique and beautiful place. This home has everything you need to stay comfortably, cook, relax enjoying the ocean views, take day trips down to the beach, and outdoor entertaining. The host was easy to reach and friendly. A great spot in Del Mar!

With an expansive view of the ocean from the upstairs living/dining room and outdoor deck, this property has interesting, unusual features including an extensive series of koi ponds extending into an enclosed outdoor space. The master king bed is especially comfortable. Del mar beach is a ten minute walk away.

Great view and location. Will responded quickly to anything we needed, even lighting the outdoor oven to cook our Thanksgiving turkey.

Excellent location, and the house itself is good too. The backyard is something special. The host has been very responsive. All in all, this is a great place to stay.

Other than a hiccup upon arrival and waiting occupy and to unpack, everything was great. Will, the owner, certainly went out of his way to correct the problem and stayed in contact as a courtesy which was most appreciated. Hoping to rent again in the future. There was no property manager but owner responded quickly. Good vibrations felt by all. Kindest regards, Stephanie Stone-Stinson

We had a great stay in Del Mar. We enjoyed the koi ponds and relaxed in the outdoor patios in the mornings and hit the beach in the afternoon.

Unique house we do it again

We had an excellent stay! The views are stunning and Will has provided binoculars to see dolphins, surfers, etc. It is an easy walk into town to enjoy some shopping or dinner. The outside kitchen was great and a lovely space to enjoy dinner. Will was excellent with communicating and was a great host. We would love to stay again!

Great location and view of the ocean. The house is comfortable and has everything you need, and the back yard is great for hanging out. Short walk to the cliff walk overlooking the beach. We would definitely stay here again.

What a fabulous property! From the outdoor kitchen (and indoor kitchen) to the koi ponds, serene sunsets and glorious ocean view, every minute in this unique and artistically designed oasis was perfect. Host was gracious and helpful. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed the amazing sunset from the dining table. Outdoor cooking place is awesome for gathering. Koi pond with fishes and fountain was so relaxing

This VRBO listing is totally outdated. The pictures are very misleading, and the description of the property is also. It is obvious that the posted pictures are from 10 years ago when the property was first listed. The only descriptions that are accurate are the address and the fact that it has three bedrooms. The upstairs bed is so firm that my husband has to sleep on the sofa. The “walk to the beach” is down a 30 ft. cliff (unless you walk 9 blocks north to 15th Street). The “beach toys” are broken (two boogie boards, one with no leash) and the beach chairs are rusty and unsuitable for use. The bicycles were in the best shape of anything in the back yard. The house and yard need a good, deep cleaning. The kitchen cupboards and bathroom cabinets were crammed full of leftovers from previous guests, including used toothbrushes and loofas. The outdoor kitchen has great potential, but also needs a deep cleaning, and the dishwasher needs to be properly installed and functional. The back yard is cluttered with old equipment of some sort which was covered with green tarps. I relied on the pictures and the posted reviews. I’m not sure what the reviewers were expecting, but our experience wasn’t even close. I have rented VRBO properties in the past, but I will be very leery about renting a VRBO property again in the future.

The house is very unique, the backyard is cool and relaxing and the front deck had a nice view. The only complaint is there were some areas that are a little dusty. Lots of interesting design concepts. Kitchen was pretty well equipped. The steam shower was out of order. The cat was adorable!

Many years ago, my grandfather built a very functional cabin on a lake and filled it with all the things he loved, that made him happy, and that were functional for a summer cottage in rural Wisconsin. Functional, individual, and unique. I say this only to provide context for my review, which will focus on the things I appreciated about this unique and unexpected rental property. It feels very much like owner either built or extensively remodeled a property that brings him a great deal of pride and satisfaction, with expansive ocean and sunset views from the narrow rooftop patio, and filled it with things that bring him joy: landscaped koi ponds, personal artwork, and custom cabinetry. The location is as described in other reviews as being the end home on a quiet street perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean (but not a good way to access the beach). It's an easy walk to downtown Del Mar, Torrey Pines State Recreation area and Powerhouse Park with miles of walkable beach to explore safely without climbing a cliff side. The kitchen is cluttered but functional. We didn't attempt to use any of the outdoor grills but enjoyed the backyard patio with it's many areas to curl up with a book, listen to the waterfalls in the koi ponds or hang out with the very friendly cat. This is a functional, unique, funky and comfortable property but I too was unsettled by the numerous - and undisclosed - security cameras that are all over the outdoor part of the home. The space is loved and lived in and the location is exceptional. But you're clearly staying in someone's home and not a cookie cutter condo or vacation rental.

Unique home in the heart of Del Mar! The host ,Will, scrambled to accommodate an early arrival, brought over additional beach toys and bicycle locks, had some great stories about the design and build of this unique home with Koi ponds!

Love the place. Close to the ocean with a nice view.

We told the owner we would be raring late at night. The key was supposed to be under the door mat. It wasn’t. There were no exterior lights and no key. We called the owner. No answer. We went to a hotel at 2 am. The following morning I booked another rental. The owner called at 9:30 and insisted there was a key. He was rude and augmentative. The only concession he offered was a free night at the end of our stay. Don’t rent from this person

Outstanding quirky beautiful home. We had a wonderful time! The views were fantastic and really enjoyed the screened in patio and koi pond. Fantastic location. We hope to stay again.

A uniquely southern Californian house, with great ocean views. The house has a soothing effect on mind and body. Simply good karma:) Love it!

The owner said it best: "If we had spent less time in the house, we would have enjoyed it more."

The house looked just like the pictures. Great location, cool outdoor kitchen, and a lot of space for our family. We enjoyed the house and the eclectic decor. There are a couple things I would want to know if I was going to rent it. - 12+ security cameras surrounding the house. One that was in the backyard living space that we covered for privacy. - the cat is fed by the owner - he came unannounced and sat in the garage while feeding titanium. This scared us - he came at 10pm. Notification would have been nice. - arriving we didn’t have instructions or access to the house. Come to find out it was under the mat. Thankfully we found it since we didn’t hear from the owner two hours after contacting him. - there are no working bikes If you plan on using them. We liked the house and location but felt a little unsettled during our stay.

We Loved the backyard, and the outdoor kitchen. Our favorite part of this experience. We Spent a lot of time back there. The koi ponds were great and nice to hear the running water. The room with the couches and waterfall and fish in the room was nice also for morning coffee. We enjoyed watching the sunset at the ocean on the little porch outside the living room. My adult kids could get down the cliff to the ocean there during their jog, but too difficult for myself and 4 year old especially if you had a lot of beach things. So we drove to the city beach drop Off (close by) and then parked on the street. We were so thankful that beach was open during this corona time. Appreciated having some sand toys, chairs and boards There to take to the beach. The beds were comfortable and the rooms nice. It was so nice to have parking for our 2 cars at the place as it was hard finding street parking. We had a wonderful vacation with the family. We would go back again.

Location of this property is fabulous, steps away to beach and Main Street shopping and dining. Great family house get a way. The house has so much character, it’s a jewel! The views are incredible! Great house for any family!!

We had a wonderfully relaxing vacation! We enjoyed the home's location and the town of Del Mar. On Saturday morning we walked down to the Farmer's Market and bought our fruits and vegetables for the week. The home has plenty of room and great space for gathering as a family. We loved eating at the kitchen table while enjoying the sunset as well as having lunch on the patio which always stayed nice and cool on the warmer days. My kids loved spending time with Ti, the cat. The hike down the cliff to the ocean was a little challenging but the kids loved it. The beach was very private which we loved! Thank you for sharing your home with us Will!

This house is very unique and fun to stay in. Loved the outdoor kitchen and koi ponds, plus the bluffs over the ocean at the end of the street. Having three bathrooms was super convenient. The location is great and only a five minute drive to shopping, restaurants, the grocery store, and the beach. We loved having the cat around and he was not intrusive, but was very sweet and friendly. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our trip very much.

Property could have been a little cleaner when we arrived, but we tidied up and all was good. The property and location is excellent. Really enjoyed our stay. Kudos to the outdoor patio and kitchen.

Unique home with endless ocean views and lots of outdoor spaces to enjoy including a fabulous full kitchen, deck, koi ponds, and a screened porch.

Very unusual house with more "stuff" than necessary in every drawer in kitchen Hard to find what you were looking for. Did not like the shower "room" Avoided using it. Everything gets wet when you do. Which means we had one less bath facilities than we expected. Not a handy house to live in, but we enjoyed our family time together and eating on the patio.