A great San Diego vacation rental

Guest: Mary (Rockville, MD)
Date of Stay: 05/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

This is a perfect beach rental in Ocean Beach. The house is very clean and well stocked with all of the little things that you need to enjoy your vacation...from beach towels and sunscreen to a fridge full of condiments if you want to eat at home. We didn't bring our dogs on this trip, but their dog hair came with us on our clothes and we were happy to find a lint roller in the closet :) The location is perfect, only a 1/2 block walk to the beach, but still a quiet and safe beach community. We loved the new OB Pizza Port that is only a few blocks away and looked forward to our beach walks every morning to Newsbreak for breakfast. On the days that we did drive to other neighborhoods, I was happy that we had no problem finding street parking on our block when we returned. This is a great way to enjoy San Diego!

Owner response:Oh it is so fun to hear that our guests had a great time in our place. Ah yes the lint roller; you can tell we have had furry pets of our own.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers.

Julie & Jerome's Place Made OB Extra Special

Guest: Dog (Beach) Lovers (Ogden, UT)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

We just spent a week in this cozy little townhouse and are already talking about doing it again next year. The first thing we noticed was how clean it was. Then we noticed all of the little extras that helped make it feel like we were home. From coffe and condiments in the refrigerator and cupboards, to beach towels, chairs, etc in the closet, this place had it all. Julie and Jerome have done a wonderful job making this a very special place to stay. This was our first time in Ocean Beach and we immediately fell in love with the friendly atmosphere of the neighborhood. We read other reviews that said everything was in walking distance, but we were surprised to find so many restaurants and a wonderful organic food market. We did not drive our car once in the week we were there (except to move it across the street on street sweeping day). Rezzi (our dog) reminded me to tell everyone how much fun she had at the dog beach. I think we had as much fun watching her play in the surf and play with the other dogs as she had. We all had lots of exercise and relaxation. What a great way to spend a week at the beach. Thanks to Julie and Jerome...until next time.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. Nothing makes us happier than to hear that our guests had a wonderful stay at our place. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Thanks so much, Julie & Jerome

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great getaway

Guest: ZK (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 01/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

I spent a total of 55 days in this rental and loved every moment of it. The pictures are an accurate depiction of the unit which was very clean and well stocked with linens, kitchen utensils, etc. The area was great as well. I had my two dogs with me and having dog beach just a two minute walk away was a huge bonus. I loved being in Ocean Beach and found everything in the area accessible by foot which really beat having to drive everywhere. I would definitely recommend this rental if you're considering spending time in the area.

Owner response:Thank you ZK and we hope to see you again sometime!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

A way to unplug from the rush of life

Guest: MRL (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

The property really fit the bill. No need to drive..walk or take the bikes for spin downtown for food drink and fun. The owners are awesome very caring about the property and making sure your visit fits your expectations. The courtyard is a way to keep the business of the beach from your early morning coffee or late night wine. I would recommend this place for two people more than that may feel tight. Everything you need is provided.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.

For us it was better than staying in a hotel !

Guest: Magaly (Puerto Rico)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/22/10

Since we know our way around San Diego this was a great location to spend our vacation with our Yorkie. We loved the fact that we could walk to the Doggy beach with our pet everyday..Loved the OB community and it's great friendly atmosphere, the many restaurants, cafes, bakeries shopping places close by and the sunsets were beautiful.The rental was very clean and well - equipped. The owners were available, friendly, and made our stay more enjoyable.. The overall experience was fantastic!

Owner response:Oh Magaly we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and our accomodations. We hope to see you next summer! Thank you, Julie & Jerome

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+.

harbor of healing

Guest: rachael (georgetown, oh, united states)
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/01/10

I cannot say enough about the gracious hosts, Julie and Jerome. I came to the area for cancer treatments, and they made our 3 week stay incredibaly enjoyable. The property is so nice and clean, the beach is beautiful, the dog beach was fun to go and watch and forget about illness for a while! Julie and Jerome are people you instantly feel as though you've known for a long time. They give you lots of wonderful suggestions of places to eat and see, never steering you wrong. I think my husband ate at Hodad's 4 times! I would love to be able to return for a vacation here some time!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

great place to go and escape AZ heat!!!

Guest: Erin T. & Nick W. (Phoenix, AZ )
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

Julie and Jerome were very kind and accomodating. We arrived late in the evening and they met us and parked a car prior in the day, so we would have a close parking spot to park/unload our belongings. The description is accurate, the location of the condo is 1 block from the beach. Dog beach is also within walking distance. We brought our lab with us and needless to say........he had a great vacation, too. The bungalow is very CLEAN, quiet, and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, walking to the beach/pier, and going to the bars/restaurants; everything is so close we never drove our car for three days. Julie and Jerome have everything there: bikes, beach chairs, cooler, games, bbq grill, and even beach toys for kids. We had such a nice time we will definately be back!!! I would recommend this property to friends and relatives. Thanks Julie & Jerome for being so kind and thoughtful with all of the amenities available to your guests :)

Owner response:Erin and Nick; It is so nice of you to write a review. You were so very tired when you arrived that it is good to hear that you enjoyed your stay. That is why we do this vacation rental; we really feel that we enrich peoples lives by providing a nice place to stay. I hope that Buddy had a nice time too! Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to see you again. Julie and Jerome

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Location!

Guest: LizardPotter (Greendale, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/28/08 Review Submitted: 04/14/10

Jerome and Julie are great hosts. The property had everything listed put lots of little extras. We loved being within walking distance to restaurants and truly just steps from the beach. It was central to everything we wanted to do. Hope we get to visit San Diego again soon and come back to this great place! Linda and Dennis

Owner response:Linda and Dennis, Nothing makes us happier than to hear our guests had a good time while in San Diego and that they enjoyed our place. We hope that we see you again soon. Julie & Jerome

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect Ocean Oasis

Guest: kemurshel (Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 01/21/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

We had a wonderful time staying at the Ocean Palms Bungalow. Julie and Jerome thought of every possible necessity and supplied it with love and care. The location is amazing for anyone bringing their dog to the beach. Our boxador LOVED the dog beach and was welcomed with open arms by Julie and Jerome. The bed was amazingly comfortable, the kitchen met all of our needs, the bathroom was nicely renovated with soft, luxurious towels, and the living room was so comfortable and a perfect place to watch HBO movies on the very nice television set. We will definitely return to the Ocean Palms Bungelow, and I will happily recommend it to my family and friends.

Owner response:Oh thank you for the nice review. We fell in love with your boxador and we loved having you as guests; it is nice to hear you loved the place. We hope to see you again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Ocean Palms

Guest: Tej (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

Living here for the past 6 months has been a real dream come true in so many ways. Thanks for making this possible Julie & Jerome- See you again-Tej Kerhonkson, NY

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