Vacation Rentals by Owner

GOOD AND BAD!!

Guest: Linda & Bob (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/26/12 Review Submitted: 04/17/12

The location of this condo is very good....close to Balboa Park (great place to visit) and a $10 cab ride to the Gas Lamp Quarter! The check-in procedure was very simple and Nadine was very prompt in answering our questions. The proximity to the airport offered interesting views of the take-off and landings of the jets but did sometimes present a noise disruption. However, the interior of the condo is not as pictured in the photos....clutter everywhere, very uncomfortable furniture in the living room, foosball table stuck in front of the fireplace. The mattresses were hard and uncomfortable, the bedding and pillows very old and tired looking! The place reminded us of a college frat house......not properly readied for guests at all! In addition, we find the owner's requirement to file this review prior to getting our deposit back to be much like being held hostage to her whims.

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Location, Location, Location

Guest: Judy (Millburn, NJ)
Date of Stay: 03/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

This apartment's location is superb; easy access to downtown San Diego, whether driving or walking, as well as to the highway for out-of-town trips to coastal beaches and towns, Torrey Pines State Park, etc., and no time to get to/from the airport. For example, we walked easily to Balboa Park, which no one should miss when visiting San Diego. Comfortable accommodations for 4, well-equipped kitchen, two full bathrooms plus upstairs powder room. I would definitely stay at this location again and would recommend it to others, principally for the location.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

San Diego in March

Guest: Gord (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/13/12 Review Submitted: 03/18/12

The condominium was very spacious and perfect for the four of us. We loved the view of the waterfront at sunset and enjoyed it as we barbecued. We enjoyed being so close to Balboa Park and Little Italy. Happy Hour and the take out restaurants on India Street were wonderful. San Diego is a great place to visit and we had a terrific time!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

February 2012 Getaway

Guest: Tom (Arlington Heights, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 02/02/12 Review Submitted: 03/02/12

The location of this property is great....seemingly close to everything, including major highways. Having the bedrooms on a separate level is a nice feature. The views are great and the reserved protected parking is great as street parking is not always convenient. I took frequent walks and always felt very safe. The unit provides the flexibility of eating in when tired of eating at restaurants.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Had a great stay

Guest: LTH (United States)
Date of Stay: 01/11/12 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

We had a great stay at the Bankers Hill condo. The condo is roomy and the view is wonderful. We loved the location. We'd definitely recommend it!

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Great Vacation Spot!

Guest: belle187 (Fort Collins, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We spent a long weekend in San Diego to relax and unwind, this was the perfect location...near downtown, the airport, Balboa park, and plenty of beaches. We had a car, but it would be easy to get around without one as well. We were there during the blackout on 9/8 and we found plenty of candles in the condo to keep us going and lots of nice people in the neighborhood!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Awesome location

Guest: w (forestville, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

We truly enoyed being so close to everything we needed to see while in san diego! We walked to Little Italy every morn for a cappacino. excellent.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Convenient, comfortable, very home-like

Guest: Paula (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

Three of us stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed the condominium very much. The location is really great, and we enjoyed watching the airplanes approach/land. It was quiet at night. The kitchen is very well stocked with utensils and cooking equipment. We enjoyed the nearby Hob Nob restaurant. We were very pleased with our VRBO choice, and highly recommend staying at this location.

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.

Comfortable and convenient

Guest: Tom (SANTA ROSA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

Lovely condo so close to everything. Literally minutes from airport, beach, Seaworld, zoo, downtown! Everything there to feel like home. Very private on top floo..

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location and a nice place to stay

Guest: Javier (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/21/11

Overall we were satisfied with the condo and its location in San Diego. Everything we wanted to visit was minutes away and the parking was very convenient. The condo was in good shape with plenty of room to sleep and relax. We did have a minor problem with a water leak from the refrigerator and did not receive instructions on how to get the deposit refunded.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Bankers HIll

Guest: Kate (las vegas, nv 89052)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

We stayed 4 nights in June 2011, we had 6 with us and still didn't feel crowded. The bathrooms were clean & beds were comfortable. Location was great for our family, only about 7 minutes to sea world and beach areas & even closer to downtown gas lamp area. Parking was never an issue for our 2nd car that was we parked on street. We would recommend to anyone & probably will stay again ourselves.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice skyline at night

Guest: Lola (San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

Nice location and so close to Balboa Park. Well furnished. (The week we stayed there, the refrigerator's ice maker wasn't working and the refrigerator was leaking water on the floor every day... Also took over 5 wks to receive the refundable deposit). Other than that, the weather was great and we enjoyed the two levels of the home and the garage parking!

Owner response:I have a home warranty on the unit, so that if anything breaks it will be fixed by the home warranty company -- even the icemaker. But you have to let me know when something breaks, so that I can call it in for service. And deposits are refunded after a Review is posted, and deposit refund instructions are sent. So that time frame is up to the Traveler. Thanks! Enjoy your stay!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Experience

Guest: SP (Columbia, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

The apartment is extremely well located. lt was clean and just as described in ad. Everything was easy. I would recommend this property to a friend. Bankers HIll Restaurant is walkable and I recommend it.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Not true to the pictures

Guest: CC (Nevada City, California)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

We had a problem with the condo being double booked, so even though we were paid through PayPal for 3 nights, we were informed a few days before the trip that we would need to go to a hotel for a night. Even though we were fully paid and the emails and phone calls confirmed our stay, at that point they said we didn't fill out a contract, which they had never mentioned before. The hotel stay was an inconvenience and more costly. The owners paid the room cost, but we had to pay extra dog and parking fees ($60.00) which they would not reimburse, even though we had not caused the problem. We did ask 2 times to have them reimburse us for the extra charges, but they would not respond to our emails or phone calls. When we did get to stay in the condo, it wasn't nearly as upscale as the pictures looked on the internet, so overall we were quite disappointed.

Owner response:I disagree. And so do the other 79 guests that have stayed at this unit over the last 4 years. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but, for one, there are actually a couple items in the unit that are MORE upgraded than the pictures show. I have a new HD 1080 Samsung television in the living room and a new $1200 gas grill on the on the balcony. I have not posted the new pictures yet. So that that comment is not accurate. I am sorry if you did not enjoy your stay. I thought I worked out things really well for you, especially since you had a dog. I found a 4 star hotel in downtown San Diego for one night in the gaslamp district, walking distance to everything, that took pets. I put a lot of time and effort in to find this hotel and even put in some of my own money to book you a reservation. On top of that, I gave you a super cheap rate at my unit for 2 nights. I just wish you had asked for a refund instead of having me make all these arrangements for you. I spent a lot of time, energy and even money to help you out. I even sent you a coupon for a free night at this unit another time. But based on your review, I do not expect you to use that coupon. Because of this review, I am no longer willing to rent my unit for any reason for such a cheap rate. It will always be more than $99/night for any reason at this point.

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Can't beat the view

Guest: olivia (los angeles, ca)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

The view is AMAZING. It is closely located to the marina, downtown and the airport. Expect to hear planes flying overhead throughout the day and night though it didn't hinder any of our sleep. The water filter on the fridge needed changing, resulting in a trickle so we had to get our own drinking water from the store. Other than that, everything was there and ready for us. You can easily cab to downtown or make the walk due to its very convenient location. Bottom line, you can't beat the daily sunsets from the living room or master bedroom.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Nice Place

Guest: Visting on Business (San Rafael, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

The condo on Banker's Hill is in a very nice neighborhood. Even though there was secured parking, I felt safe to park our rental car on the street at night. The building itself was lovely. The house was well cared for and all the amenities listed were in good condition. And it was very near to the airport. If I had to make one negative comment, I'd say that the planes flying overhead could be a bit noisy when the windows were open, but when the windows were closed the sound was muffled. AC was excellent!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Can't beat the Value, View, and Location!

Guest: Yun (San Jose,CA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

The location was great; close to Balboa Park, the ocean, downtown, and airport. We stayed here for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. The penthouse was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The owner was super nice and took care of all our requests/questions. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to our families and friends.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

EASTER IN SAN DIEGO

Guest: PHILLIES FAN (PHILADELPHIA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/06/11

My family followed the Phillies baseball club out west for an Easter Break sweep. Midnight check-in worked out splendidly. Walked downhill to nearby car rentals off the airport. Could have been just as happy walking and taking public transportation if there wasn't so much to see and do in the area. La Jolla to Coronado, to a low rider car show in south San Diego. Walked to Zoo at Balboa Park. All of us were very comfortable in the unit, although the reflection of landing planes in windows and mirrors took a little getting use to. Can't wait to come back.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Location, Location, Location !!!!!!

Guest: Buddy (San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 04/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/24/11

Perfect location in the heart of San Diego, you could get to any part of San Diego within minutes. Centrally located my wife and i jogged all the way to the San Diego Convention Center and back. Beautiful bay view to watch cruise ships dock and the airplanes land and take off, the condo is so quiet you wouldn't even know you were by an airport !!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great Location and easy access to all the San Diego attractions

Guest: Steve (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/03/11

Condo was well furnished and very centrally located to all the San Diego attractions. It was a very short drive to Old Town, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. We were able to walk to Balboa Park in the morning for a jog in the park. We were also able to play some tennis at the Balboa Tennis club. Weather was awesome and overall a great spring break for our family!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Loacation

Guest: Jon (Tempe AZ)
Date of Stay: 03/03/11 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

Great time staying here with my friends for my birthday weekend. The location is set perfect between downtown the 5 and Balboa Park. The cab rides from the Hawthorne and Gas Lamp district were less than $10 bucks and when we called the cab driver was in front in less than five minutes. The condo has the best view from the kitchen window above the sink. It frames the downtown high rises perfectly. Wish the pine tree didnt block the balcony view but the windows and balcony have awesome views of the harbor and bay. The bedrooms are spaceous and comfortable. We left the windows open all weekend and with the condo being on top of the building it was the perfect mix of fresh air and rising heat. We stayed for three nights and didnt want to leave. Good times.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great central location-with view!

Guest: Don (Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

Excellent location!! Just about in the middle between the Park and Downtown areas. Fine view of the harbor. Owner and neighbors were very friendly and responsive. We stayed here twice, once with two adults, and once with four. Will use again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Terrific accommodation in San Diego

Guest: Dee (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 02/09/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

Three of us stayed six days in February and hated to leave. Photos are accurate. Great location, fabulous views. Proximity to Balboa Park a definite plus. Close to everything. Easy drive to La Jolla. I hope to return with my granddaughter soon.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Great Price for a Great Condo!

Guest: Mike (Reno, NV)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

Four of us (two couples) needed affordable rooms to attend a three-day conference at the nearby Hyatt hotel and after searching the internet we found this condo to be a super deal. It is located within relatively-easy walking distance to shopping, eateries and the ocean. The per-nite rates were about half of what just one room at the Hyatt would have been and worked out great because all four of us could stay there. While three of us attended the conference my wife did have time to walk to nearby shopping and parks and we hardly needed our car during the stay. The condo was well appointed and had great views of the bay, airport and nearby downtown. Because of the fully-equipped kitchen, after shopping at a nearby market, we ate in for breakfast and dinner and lunched at the many small eateries near the Hyatt. The one exception was on our arrival to San Diego when we ate at Crazee Burger, 4201 30th St, which was featured on the Food Channel. (Great onion rings!) Put this great bargain condo at the top of your list!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location and easy access to I-5 and San Diego attractions

Guest: Sojourn (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 12/31/10

The penthouse is centrally located and walking distance to Balboa Park. The penthouse is fully furnished and was very comfortable.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Had a great time

Guest: Chris (Tucson Arizona.)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/29/10

We enjoyed our stay and the property was comfortable and very well located. The owner was flexible with us and very accommodating. It could use new carpet in areas, but the building was nice and the neighbors were terrific. We plan on staying there again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent San Diego Condo for Vacation or Business

Guest: Conventional Guy (Madison, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

I and three colleagues stayed at this condo while attending an international conference at the SD Convention Center. We were met by a neighbor acting as the owner's representative, who gave us a quick tour of the unit, explained the buildings facilities and provided lots of useful info about getting around in SD, things to do etc. The unit is spacious, clean, well-kept and conveniently located. The small balcony and grill were nice features. Near public transportation, restaurants, bars etc. The one glitch was that there was quite a delay in being refunded my deposit after our stay. But when the owner realized this, was extremely apologetic and offered a discount on my next stay there, or at another property. So all is well, and really nothing to complain about. Highly recommended.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Fantastic Family Getaway

Guest: marco (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

We stayed in this Penthouse for a week in July and had a lovely time. We brought the kids down as well as our little dog. It is a convenient location, about a 20 minute walk to San Diego Zoo and very short drive to Sea World and the beaches. Even our dog loved the appartment! The kids liked the foosball and we enjoyed the space. Highly recommended for families.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Excellent Sand Diego Getaway with family

Guest: marco (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/01/10

We stayed in this penthouse for a week last summer with the family. It is walking distance to the San Diego zoo and museums. The apartment is spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view. Our little dog really enjoyed it too! Highly recommended.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.