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Lagoon and Ocean Views
Spacious Seating
Games Galore!
BBQ

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Solana Beach, CA
  • Belly Up
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Solana Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Childrens

2 Single Beds

Game Room

2 Single Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Bath

Toilet

Primary

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun!

THINGS TO LOVE
- Unbelievable privacy with ocean and lagoon views
- Amazing lagoon trails just off the bottom of the driveway
- Retro, peaceful and relaxing feel
- Hot tub, outdoor shower and game room for family fun
- Committed to sustainability
- If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date

THINGS TO KNOW
- Dirt road and steep driveway gets you there
- Owner's car is permanently parked in the garage, you may use the second parking spot in the garage and the 2 spots in the driveway
- May hear freeway noise if the Santa Ana winds are blowing
- Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival

ABOUT US
- Brenda is an engineer and mother of four
- Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad
- Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms
- Eco-friendly practices include reusable cloth napkins, filtered water, composting and recycling options, laundry pods, drought tolerant landscaping, reusable beach gear/cooler
- Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save

THE DEEP DIVE
All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens.

Perched atop a quiet bluff overlooking the lagoon and Pacific, you can hike 1 mile to the beach through immaculately maintained trails or 1 mile south to downtown Solana Beach and the Cedros Design District. The original record collection, wood paneling, beaded curtains, and pull-chain toilets keep the original funky-retro spirit alive. The brand new carpets, appliances, mattresses, and furnishings keep everything fresh. (We've added a few lava lamps too, just for fun). Enjoy foosball, ping pong, 2 smart TV's, and ample indoor/outdoor nooks and seating areas. At 30MB download, the WiFi's not the fastest...but cell service and nature are both top notch.

Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Solana Beach:
- Enjoy the ocean breeze and breakfast at Naked Cafe
- Watch some live music at Belly Up on Cedros
- Seaside Market is our favorite grocery store
- Walk to the train station in case you want a quick trip to LA or San Diego

Feel at home in our beloved North County
- We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rentals
- Discounts at local YogaSix studio
- Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District
- Hiking, parks, and beaches galore
- Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby
- Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away

House Rules:
* Very steep driveway. Maximum of 3 cars in the driveway.
* NO SMOKING and no fire (candles included) anywhere on the premises except in the wood burning stove.
* Voices carry at night from our hilltop so please bring all conversations inside by 10:00PM.
* The yard is not fenced with steep surrounding terrain. Young children and pets should not be left unattended

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Very steep driveway. Max of 3 cars in the driveway. No additional parking. NO SMOKING and no open fire (candles included) anywhere on the premises.
Quiet hours:10P-8A. The yard is not fenced with steep surrounding terrain. Young children/pets should not be
left unattended. Guest is required to sign the rental agreement and agree to the house rules. Minimum age required is 25. No parties nor events.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Solana Beach

Located in Solana Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach, while Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND® California are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Del Mar Racetrack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Solana Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Belly Up - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Solana Beach - 11 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 12 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 4 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Samurai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Port Solana Beach Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alce 101 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bongiorno's New York Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro Retreat: Ocean & Lagoon Views & Super Fun! located?

This family-friendly Solana Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedros Avenue and Belly Up. Solana Beach and Cardiff State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Solana Beach Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECTION

This place beyond exceeded our expectations. The wood paneling on all the walls, floor to ceiling windows, super crisp design and decor…chef kiss! Kids and aunties loved the game room, the trail at the end of the driveway was fantastic, and the view of the lagoon and beach was magical. To top it all off, everything was scrubbed clean clean! Would LOVE to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Fantastic stay!

This property has an amazing view and is incredibly clean. The staff is very responsive and was helpful with our every request. We would love to return! Oh, and the hike is awesome. You really can’t beat this location or view. It was a real gift.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great great stay

Amazing house, extremely great communications, perfect spot for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mollie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

We had a wonderful time enjoying the views and relaxing in the patio with all the views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro Retreat Vacay

Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooks L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location | Retro Vibes

Loved the retro ocean vibes of this home and location. Great and easy access to trails and walking into Solana Beach. Enjoyed the small retro touches throughout the home. Great and easy communication with the property managers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

LOVED this house!

The photos really don't do it justice, we LOVED it here! The sunsets over the ocean and lagoon are unlike anything I've ever seen! The basement was great for our kiddos and the kitchen was well stocked!

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

What a wonderful house in a wonderful location! We enjoyed this property and all it had to offer. The views were amazing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

This property has incredible views, and was a wonderful getaway for my family and I. We enjoyed the hot tub, game room, and being outside soaking up all the views! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing!

We had such a fantastic time! The views were stunning, the records,game room and Jacuzzi made for a perfect getaway for our family. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and fabulous

We loved our stay at the retro house!!! The house is charming and funky while being completely comfortable and functional. The view is amazing and we loved watching the sunset every night. Could get a little warm during the day (we never used the AC even though the house does have it) but we would open the windows to the ocean breeze and it would cool down plenty for bedtime. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Our crew stayed here for a job we were working on near by. Made it very convenient and comfy for the crew. Nice views and easy to get in!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celestial paradise

Great views and so many outside areas. The playroom for the kids was great but carpet should be changed out - room smells a bit . Otherwise place great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

All great other than our bad luck with the weather and our sensitivity to highway noise.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this peaceful retreat. Nestled on a hill, there were amazing views and quiet sitting areas to enjoy them. The retro decor was fun and we enjoyed playing the records provided. The lower level with the ping pong table and foosball table was great. Both the kids and adults enjoyed them! Since it is nestled on a hill, expect a steep driveway. It was steeper than I was expecting so walking back up after our walk on the trails was a bit of a challenge. We would definitiely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeb r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views, Views, Views

Anytime I can get my kids to do puzzles and play ping pong…win. Very cozy with the wood stove and the town is full of easy walking enjoyment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot!

We had so much fun at this wonderful house! My husband and our two children, ages 11 and 8 and our 12 year-old Labrador named Dexter enjoyed a long weekend here. It was a great location because we were very close to the dog beach, markets, restaurants. The house was amazing, loved the retro vibe. We also found the location and view so relaxing. We loved the privacy it offered as well as the morning views from the deck while drinking our coffee. I was also really impressed with the level of care and communication. When we checked out, our son accidentally left his iPad behind. We didn’t realize it until we got home and I contacted the property management company. They were so easy to work with. They located the iPad within 20 minutes and shipped it to us for free! We had the iPad back in two days. Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Best Stay-cation EVER!

Words can't express how in love I fell with this house!! It has such a magical essence and just felt like "home". Granted I am a retro/hippie gal at heart so everything about it just resonated with my soul. Felt like we were in a mountain cabin, but with an ocean/lagoon view and 6 minutes from civilization & the 5 Freeway! The dirt road and long steep driveway just added to the feeling of being so remote, but yet so close to the beach, stores, restaurants. It felt like an adventure. We were displaced due to a house flood and got to stay here for 2.5 weeks. Helped make the disaster become a blessing. The game room was so fun for the kids and there was plenty of space to spread out. It probably isn't for everyone if modern amenities are your jam... but I loved all of the retro touches with the old school cookware and items from the 60's/70's - felt like we were camping in the woods. Couldn't recommend it enough if this is your style. And the special tree that had a perfect seat to watch sunsets was beyond amazing, and the birds! Oh the birds... the hawks fly at window level and a ton of crows flocked to my favorite tree most every night at sunset. Sometimes there were what felt like 50 of them. It was amazing!! Even had a few nights where the moon set over the ocean, which felt like such a gift (a rare occasion on the west coast).

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

We truly enjoyed our 11 night stay at the Retro Retreat and would not hesitate to return. The photos online were spot on, with the view being just as wonderful as it was portrayed. It was hard to take our eyes off of it, except to go down to the lagoon itself and hike, which we did daily — to bird watch, go to the beach & town, or to the visitors center. Getting to the lagoon requires either walking down the driveway or driving about a mile to park at an access point for the lagoon trails. We chose walking the driveway, which is about 50 yds long and very steep. It could be seen as either an interesting challenge or a bit much at the end of a hike. Brenda and Georgia were great to work with. They were very responsive to a request we made and proactive regarding a hiccup in internet service, giving us a heads-up and the easy solution. There were many nice, unexpected amenities such scissors, tape, ziplock bags, and a good first aid kit (which we used). A tool box in the cabinet was also available to us. And, the access to outlets in every room was a dream come true. There were a few drawbacks. The master bathroom vanity is far higher than the industry standard and required the shorter of us to literally stand on her toes in order to be barely over the edge of the sink. A short, sturdy one step stool would easily alleviate that problem. The front outdoor rail resulted in no fewer than four splinters on a first descent. Luckily, having arrived from a cold climate leather gloves were donned for future trips up and down the stairs. Again, it seems an easy fix. The 2 sling chairs on the lagoon side need some mending as they have large tears that make them seem unsafe. There were a lot of plates and a rather odd assortment of bowls - several huge bowls, some very small bowls, and no medium or average sized bowls (except for some wooden bowls more suited to nuts than soup, oatmeal, or ice cream).
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views For Days

Great mid-century modern home on a secluded street with views of San Elijo and Cardiff. Close to everything you need but away from the crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular view

The view was fantastic! The house was very clean and organized. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with an even better view

Brenda’s home was the perfect home base for my family on our Solana beach vacation. The House was clean, spacious, well stocked, and had an incredible view. The beach was a quick 5 minute drive down the road, and the hiking trails to the beach and Annie’s canyons was an unexpected bonus. Highly recommend, can’t wait until next time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

The view is fantastic! The location takes in the natural beauty of North County. There’s easy access to Annie’s Trail which gets yo to the beach. Brenda was very responsive to our questions. The place is clean and comfortable. We brought our dogs who enjoyed the hillside! Our dogs stay close and are trained. I wouldn’t recommend this property if you needed a fence. There’s no traffic and it is very quiet. I would stay here again and recommend it to my friends! Thanks, Brenda!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro hideaway

This home stirred up good nostalgia and has breathtaking views of the lagoon and beach. The location makes it really easy to hike (nature walk) the lagoon, walk to the beach or climb Annie’s canyon. The house has all the essentials for family fun and cooking. We enjoyed watching sunsets from the various balconies, and recovering in the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house, great views, wonderful owners

We were in town due to a sudden death and decided to book through VRBO last minute and get out of our hotel. The owners were so gracious and accommodating and even let us get in a day early and comped that, due to our circumstances. Communication with them wa great. Inside has a very cool retro vibe but the furnishings are new. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of outdoor space and we could see the ocean. Very cool game room in the basement. I highly recommend this property and if we are back we will book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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