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Sea La Vie - Cute Retro Oceanfront Stay with Beach Access, Pool

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 379.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Solana Beach, California
  • Solana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Belly Up
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

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Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sea La Vie - Cute Retro Oceanfront Stay with Beach Access, Pool

“C’est la Vie... This is life!” This amazing Southern California oceanfront vacation is yours to enjoy! Second floor condo with a small balcony to appreciate the spectacular view. See unforgettable sunsets, watch surfers carve the waves, and dolphins and whales coast by.
The comfortable living room has a beachy theme open to a well-stocked kitchen with newer appliances. Spacious single bedroom is equipped with a king bed, ceiling fan and workspace. Bathroom includes an oversized jacuzzi. New sleeper sofa (purchased mid-2020) available for a third guest. Also included is wireless internet/cable modem, printer-fax-copier, unlimited long distance telephone, new tv (2020) with cable and HBO/Cinemax, telescope, ceiling fans and more!
Gated community has a pool and spa that overlook the Pacific Ocean. Head down the beach access stairs located in the community to walk along the shoreline or rent a board and try surfing for yourself.
This is an ideal oceanfront home for your getaway on the beach in North County San Diego, located within walking distance to many restaurants, unique shopping, and the Solana Beach Train Station. Be sure to stroll along the Coastal Rail Trail or hike one of the many diverse trails at San Elijo Lagoon. Enjoy a day watching thoroughbreds at the nearby Del Mar Racetrack or take a 30 minute drive to any of San Diego’s famous attractions including Legoland, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo or Downtown San Diego.
Solana Beach has been rated one of the top Best Beach Towns by Travel and Leisure in 2021.
NOTE: No washer/dryer inside unit, but a complex laundry room is just steps away.
In accordance with Del Mar Shores Terrace HOA regulations, this property has a 7 night minimum.
No smoking anywhere on premises. This unit is not air conditioned.
Our properties are cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Managed by Stubbs Vacation Rentals, the premier company for short term rentals in coastal north county San Diego since 1976.

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English, Spanish

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Pool
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Free WiFi
Laundry
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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No pets allowed
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area

Solana Beach

Located in Solana Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on 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. Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Solana Beach, California

What's nearby

  • Solana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belly Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 18 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Australian Battered Potatoes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Port Solana Beach Brewery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bay Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clubhouse Terrace - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea La Vie - Cute Retro Oceanfront Stay with Beach Access, Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea La Vie - Cute Retro Oceanfront Stay with Beach Access, Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea La Vie - Cute Retro Oceanfront Stay with Beach Access, Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea La Vie - Cute Retro Oceanfront Stay with Beach Access, Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Solana Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Solana Beach and Del Mar Beach. Del Mar North Beach and Fletcher Cove Beach Park are also within 15 minutes. Solana Beach Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Oceanfront rental

It was just great! Right on the ocean- we watched the surfers each morning. Just the right size for 2 people- 1 bedroom/1 bath. Plenty big enough kitchen. Cute little patio. Two (very small) complaints- water didn't stay hot enough for a whole hot tub full. But still nice. And there was not enough light in bedroom to read by. But all in all, delightful property and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Suzie H.

Good memories

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My mom, sister and I had stayed at this complex often for the past 26 yrs and some of the stays were in #17, which was “Helen’s condo).. always a lovely place. This November when I walked in, it looked very much the same but also had not been taken care of. Peeling paint on the slider areas and windows, tape on the sliders, a really worn out sisal rug leading to balcony. Stains in the couch cushions etc. Another issue was no instructions for operating the tvs. Kevin came over and fixed/explained operation but next day could not get l. r. set to work. The view and easy walk in to the unit is a major good feature! The unit was well equipped and comfortable. The staff at Stubbs was wonderful and efficient. A nice welcome basket was appreciated. One drawback that Stubbs could not control was the renovation going on next door. Pretty constant drilling and hammering was not very peaceful! The unit had been cleaned well etc. it was a great visit but appearance and maintenance disappointing. Would recommend to friends with caveat of appearance.
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8/10 Good

Suzie H.

Good memories

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My mom, sister and I had stayed at this complex often for the past 26 yrs and some of the stays were in #17, which was “Helen’s condo).. always a lovely place. This November when I walked in, it looked very much the same but also had not been taken care of. Peeling paint on the slider areas and windows, tape on the sliders, a really worn out sisal rug leading to balcony. Stains in the couch cushions etc. Another issue was no instructions for operating the tvs. Kevin came over and fixed/explained operation but next day could not get l. r. set to work. The view and easy walk in to the unit is a major good feature! The unit was well equipped and comfortable. The staff at Stubbs was wonderful and efficient. A nice welcome basket was appreciated. One drawback that Stubbs could not control was the renovation going on next door. Pretty constant drilling and hammering was not very peaceful! The unit had been cleaned well etc. it was a great visit but appearance and maintenance disappointing. Would recommend to friends with caveat of appearance.
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10/10 Excellent

michelle k.

Oceanfront Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. A couple of concerns: Both sliding doors, one to the balcony oceanfront and the balcony off the master bedroom Do Not Lock. We had hiking sticks that we placed for security. This needs to be fixed please.
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8/10 Good

Linnae P.

Fantastic view, comfortable stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at the Sea La Vie property. Access to the beach was excellent and the complex was quiet and relaxing! The place was comfortable and clean for the most part. The couch is really soiled and should be replaced. The sliding door to the deck could also use some attention. The requisite meeting with the community ambassador was unpleasant. The message we took away from the meeting was "we don't really want you here and we don't trust you."
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Solana Beach Solace

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonder and refreshing stay at this condo overlooking the beautiful beaches of Solana Beach. Close to shopping and restaurants with all the amenities you could need, this condo is very nicely decorated and gives a relaxing beach feel for your perfect getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Relaxing

There are a few things that need some care and I will address with Stubbs. The view and the beach were excellent. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond F.

Solana Beach get a way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this complex and have loved every minute. The views are spectacular and to watch the clouds over the ocean and storms move in is so magical!. We love the close access to the beach and the pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean. Stubbs is very helpful and helps with any needs. It's a great home away from home and we look forward to our next visit. We wish were still there and walking on the beach as we came home to Utah to snow!!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine M.

A Taste of Paradise!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view,the view,the view! Well appointed,clean and fun beach vibe throughout the condo. The sliding door could be tricky/loud,yet having a stubborn slider at our abode, we were able to manage.
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Surrey, BC

Solana Beach rental March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unfortunately, the condo association was performing maintenance on piping, etc, which required us to use a porto-potty in the garage for 3 days. And yes, I understand this was thru no fault of the Stubbs rental company. They were apologetic and gave us a partial refund of our payments, so they DID try to help out. Our unit needed a serious deep cleaning, as it was starting to look rather worn, considering the $$$ paid for the unit. Best of all was the ocean view, with the amenities of Solana Beach close by. We would rent again from Stubbs, but a different unit.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tucson, AZ

We had a GREAT time & everything was perfect. I have all ready mentioned the home to others.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments:
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8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

Enjoyable stay in San Diego.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There used to be a standing fan that could be used in the bedroom. It is now gone. The bedroom gets very stuffy without it. It would be great to have it back, or a ceiling fan. Two of the small light bulbs above the mirror were burned out. Made it more challenging to put makeup on. If you have any rentals with air conditioning, let me know. It gets rather damp and a little stuffy without it. This is a minor detail, but the hot tub is uncomfortably hot, almost burning. Just an FYI.
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8/10 Good

william L.

Carpet

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Carpet needs updating--getting worn
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Venice, FL

Beautiful Oceanfront Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a beautifully appointed condo with a spectaculer view of the Pacific Ocean just outside our Living Room window. We enjoyed the cool ocean breezes and the sound of the breaking waves from our oceanfront balcony. The kitchen was completely stocked with all necessary dishes and untensils. There was an abundant supply of immaculate bed linens and towels. It was a pleasure to stay in this unit. Our only complaints were a "too-soft" king-size mattress, and a non-functional sofa bed with a slipcover full of animal hairs that we suspect to be cat hairs. This was a problem because of allergies. Everything else was clean and neat and quite lovely.
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6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

Review of stay at DMST17, 8/2/08 through 8/11/08

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I recently stayed at DMST17. This is my second go around at this property. Upon arrival, management was helpful with the check/in process, providing me with adequate information on how to the get to property, etc. Once I arrived at the property, the view is breathtaking. I had been looking forward to this stay with my family for a year, since our last stay was so pleasant. However, as we were settling in, I started to realize certain things about this property, namely it was just plain dirty. There were ants, a dirty floor mat in the shower, pistachio shells on the floor in the living room from prior guests, appliances were sticky with a film on them and closet doors that were off the tracks and would not open. One was just broken. Two of the three vanity lights were burnt out as well. I have a toddler who still likes to crawl around, so it even made matters worst. Upon noticing everything around us, we started by taking down the bed and washing everything, because who knows when the last time was that they were washed. My wife then tried to vacuum, but the vacuum canister was full and had to be emptied. Even after emptying it, the vacuum still did not work. After spending several hours wiping, washing and cleaning, we finally settled in. We tried to hang some towels in the bathroom, but one of the bath hooks was broken, and fell off. There was just a dirty feeling whenever we came home to our property. After all our cleaning, we decided to just stay and accept it, rather have to make other accommodations. Upon checkout, I mentioned the problems I had with the cleanliness of the property to management, and was met with a surprising remark of, yeah, it's that time of the year. Am I supposed to assume the rentals get cleaned once a year, and August is the dirty time? I plan to come back to the San Diego area again, but I can honestly say I will do further research, for a vacation rental company. I did recommend Dave Stubbs to the Donnelly family
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10/10 Excellent

Russ P.

DMST17 for US Open

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this unit for our visit to the US Open Golf Tournament. View from the front room and balcony was excellent; my wife enjoyed watching the ocean surf and it was refreshing to hear the soft roar of the ocean. We could walk to the bus stop which took us to Torrey Pines. Amenities of the unit were very good. I would recommend this unit to my friends.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from East Norwich, NY

Excellent service by the rental agent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Needs new carpet and a detailed cleaning

8/10 Good

Valerie H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Property needed attention

Great location Unit needs upgrades bath kitchen patio doors Grill windows Parking space inconveniently located under ground car scraped everyone you entered
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia A.

Solitude

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location with great sunset views and surfers. Right on the beach. If you walk to the left, you will enjoy dog’s beach (vivid and joyful); if you walk to the right, you will enjoy solitude. We liked everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Great Fall Escape in Sunny Solana Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a wonderful week at Sea La Vie in beautiful Solana Beach/Del Mar. It was a return to our favorite Southern California region, having lived in Poway for seven years previously. The location was ideal with easy access to Del Mar, Encinitas, La Jolla, Interstate 5, and all the other wonderful places in the San Diego area. The condo overlooked Solana Beach with a location where daily from sunup to sundown, surfers filled the sea and dogs from nearby dog beach chased one another in and out of the waves. The condo (with covered parking) was very accessible from Via de la Valle, and also had a beautiful pool, hot tub and easy access to the beach. The condo was fully furnished, including beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys (if you have kiddos) and anything else needed for a great day at the beach. We like to cook, and enjoyed all the kitchen amenities. There were a couple of cabinets that needed a little work on the latches and a sliding screen door that kept jumping its track, but the view and the attached balcony made those small flaws easy to overlook. Ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room helped on the warmer days, so beware that there is no AC if you there when heat is expected. The location did provide some great ocean breezes. Even though some of the condo felt a little dated, it was clean, the initial supply of paper towels, etc., was sufficient for the week and free access to the complex's laundry was a nice added benefit. It was also nice knowing the management team was just up the street should we have any special issues (which we did not!) Sea La Vie was a wonderful escape in a beautiful location!
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4/10 Poor

Vanessa H., San Rafael, CA, USA

Needs renovation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Oceanfront placement is what this condo has going for it. Otherwise the deferred maintenance - tired furniture, broken kitchen faucet and declining refrigerator and dishwasher; old bed and stained bed linens; broken shutters and patio door; dirty rugs and smelly pillows; falling towel and shower curtain rods - not to mention loud upstairs tenants and their barking dog - made this a less than relaxing vacation experience.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Beautiful stay

This property was absolutely fabulous. It is very thoughtfully put together. I enjoyed the master bedroom and my 23 year old slept comfortably on the blow up bed. Plenty of pillows and blankets to be really cozy. The pool and jacuzzi were very clean - and very close to this unit. But the best part was the ocean. Sometimes we chose to sit on the balcony to enjoy the cool air, and other times we sat inside. Either way, we were able to enjoy the waves, clouds, birds and surfers :) The sound of the waves were wonderful to fall asleep to. Planning on using this rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Great time !

It was just perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from SANDY, UT

Beach Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great relaxing vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from SANDY, UT

Solana Beach get a way

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental with Stubbs was fantastic. They were always there to answer questions, and the process was very fast and efficient.

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