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• Family visiting Marine son

  Family visiting Marine son

  • Guest deall
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/23/13
  We had 9 people in our party ranging from age 22 - 75. We came to spend time with y marine son and sightsee in San Diego. There was plenty of space for all. It was a pleasure cooking with family and friends gathered at the table and sofas in the connecting spaces. The patio space was beautifully designed . We enjoyed the fireplace on the patio in the evening. The music system was a hit with all. Just as stated the shops, entertainment and beaches were all within walking distance. We were also close to the Zoo, Old San Diego, Coronado and we had a great time visiting them. We were also nice and close to the airport, which we did have to go back and forth to a couple of times picking and dropping people off. Oh and the beds were amazingly comfortable. Thank you Catherine and Kyle for sharing your lovely home with me, my family and friends.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful mansion at great price!

  Beautiful mansion at great price!

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/10/13
  My group of friends enjoyed an amazing weekend in this luxurious home. There was plenty of room and sleeping areas for at least a dozen people. The open backyard with fireplace was a great place to relax. House has all the amenities for cooking, relaxing or going to the beach. Location convenient to downtown SD, airport, Sea World, Legoland and golf. Perfect weekend rental!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great Home!

  Great Home!

  • Guest The beach family
  • Date of stay 02/07/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  Great place to stay! We had a large group and this house was perfect! The beds in the home are amazing! Wonderful yard and patio to hang out in the evening. We would love to go back to this house again soon! Thank you to the Harrington family for being so accomadating.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Nice LaJolla Property

  Nice LaJolla Property

  • Guest JPH
  • Date of stay 01/19/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  Spacious LaJolla estate! Our large group had a great time at this expansive property. Everything you need for a relaxing weekend.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Stay in La Jolla!!

  Wonderful Stay in La Jolla!!

  • Guest Natalie
  • Date of stay 12/31/12
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  What a wonderful place to stay! Close enough to walk to restaurants, shops, cafes, the beach etc. This house is not only beautiful, but large and great for entertaining! We hosted a large group from overseas for two weeks in this beautiful home and had a lovely experience. Catherine and Kyle were extremely accommodating and helpful before and throughout our stay! We highly recommend this wonderful home in the heart of the La Jolla Village! We will definitely be back to visit!

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

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• La Jolla family wedding

  La Jolla family wedding

  • Guest JJ
  • Date of stay 12/18/12
  • Review Submitted 02/11/13
  My family, 8 adults & 8 children, recently rented this property so we could stay together for our son's wedding. I would start by saying the owners were an absolute joy to deal with. They were both very responsive with answers to the questions we had about the property. The house is beautiful and was exactly what we had hoped for. When I first spoke with the owner he told me we would love the house. He was right. It was a perfect fit for our family. I would highly reccomend this property to anyone.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• THANKS BUT NO THANKS

  THANKS BUT NO THANKS

  • Guest It's Me
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 02/06/13
  There were 16 of us in this house; we were all very comfortable in the space, and we never felt crowded. That being said, we were disappointed upon arrival to find this home in disrepair. I found myself texting Catherine the owner several times within the first day to make her aware of certain issues, holes in the walls, closet doors that didn’t open, a cracked toilet tank with holes in it, (there had been no walk thru to make notations of existing issues in the home) I was fearful that we would be blamed for the problems. The plumbing downstairs in one of the bathrooms had no hot water or water pressure. We decided not to make a big deal about it, after all we had travelled from all over the country and we only see each other once a year. When we left everything was as we found it. We were told that the deposit would be sent out the following week. A week after we checked out, owner contacted us saying that we “destroyed” their grill, and we needed to pay $800 dollars for a new grill. We used the grill twice while we were there and it was working fine. We asked for pictures of the “destroyed” grill, never received any. We called a BBQ repair in La Jolla to see if they could fix it, or if it needed to be replaced. Catherine told my husband that she was too busy to research getting it fixed, and just wanted to be done with it and buy a new grill. (!) She agreed to have it looked at. BBQ Depot told us the grill’s burner needed replacing, that it was old and had holes in it causing gas to leak out; it needed a new igniter too. We “destroyed “it? We knew we had to pay for the repairs, or lose our deposit, which they had put a hold on after we had already received the check, and deposited it, they never told us the funds weren’t there. We paid $181 for the repair. They automatically wanted us to replace a grill that would have failed for whoever used it next and gave us 3 days to resolve the issue, after we had been out of the house for 7 days! We told them that we shouldn’t have to pay for the wear and tear of their old grill. At this point Catherine became insulting accusing us of being “sneaky” and dishonest by not telling them we had broken their grill?! BEWARE if anything should break on your watch, they will hold your deposit ransom and try to make YOU buy them a new one. 32 Days after checking out of the house, funds became available for the check to clear, we ate the return check fees & old grill repairs.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Let me start by saying how sad and upseting it is for me the owner to see that it takes one to ruin it for all the others! I am the proud owner of the “La Jolla Mansion” and I do take great care and pleasure at renting our house through VRBO. So far, we have been very lucky and blessed to have come across respectful and caring renters. We have been rated five stars repetitively. Unfortunately, it is a matter of time before a black sheep ruins it. Let me now address the accusations below: Mrs. “P” asked me if she could check in early, right away I obliged. I did meet her at the property and gave her the house tour before I handed her over the keys and wished her and her group a great time. I do not use a property management co., and I do not leave a lockbox at the door. I meet you in person and I walk you through the house and answer all of your questions right here and there. I did show her that the previous renters had damaged the toilet which was still fully functional. Told her it had to be special ordered and would not be ready right away. She responded that as long as the toilet was functioning it was “no big deal”. There is NO hole in the walls and you have hot water or you dont! Regarding the 5 year old Weber BBQ, she admitted that she and her party used the grill. They checked out omitting to mention that the grill had been damaged during their use. My mistake was to not check the grill. Within two days, and from her own admittance in her review below, I sent her back deposit in full. NOW, would I be sending her deposit in full two days after check out if I intended on keeping her money? Two days later new renters checked in. Right away they noticed the BBQ being broken. I called Mrs P who had by now received her full deposit and asked her what happened. She immediately said that they did not damaged anything. Considering the obvious lack of good faith, I was forced to put a hold on her deposit until the matter was resolved. I called a repair company and made an appointment. She refused to use my company and wanted to use her own, I agreed immediately. It turns out two knobs had been melted/damaged as a result of the misuse of the grill. She paid $181 for the repairs. I then released her deposit. Now, Mrs. “P” lashes out because she had to take responsibility for her actions. Again, would I have sent her the full deposit back after her departure if I intended on doing what she claims I tried to do? I think not, but I let you be the judge.

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• Dream Vacation on Hold

  Dream Vacation on Hold

  • Guest Car
  • Date of stay 11/29/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  Thank you very much for your kindness about renting and then us having to cancel out week at your beautiful home in La Jolla, CA. As explained to you, our daughter's wedding was canceled 2 months before the special date. Of course, this was after we had made the reservations with you. We were in CA during the week that the wedding was suppose to take place and drove by your property. It sits in a charming neighborhood and close to the town. We so wanted to take advantage of your home and all the extras as described on your website, 7 bedrooms, separate studio, huge kitchen for entertaining and a terrific yard where we could have had a party for the out-of-town wedding guests. The family was going to use this home as a gathering place to relax and to prepare for the special wedding. Nonetheless, we came and stayed with our daughter to support her during this sad time and your understanding of the situation was appreciated. We definitely will keep your home in mind for future plans and hopefully happy events in the future. Thank you.

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

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• Perfect La Jolla Home

  Perfect La Jolla Home

  • Guest Brian F.
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/08/12
  We had the absolute delight of using Catherine and Kyle's home as home base for our wedding week in La Jolla. The Harringtons were accommodating, responsive and professional from start to finish. Our only regret of the entire experience was finally having to leave the property! We will absolutely be back and can only hope we will find availability to stay here again. Each of our guests that either visited or stayed at the house has commented what a perfect complement the house was to our wedding events. Friends and family were brought together in such special ways including our intimate rehearsal dinner, evenings around the fireplace, and the bridal party getting ready just to name a few. Rent with confidence as the location, description and pictures are well represented in the listing. The house is very spacious and well equipped. Towels, linens, hairdryers, irons, kitchen equipment is all very adequate. The pictures can't do justice to the bright sunshine and fresh breezes that fill the house with plenty of doors and windows to open. The outdoor decks and patios are great to enjoy the San Diego weather. It is a wonderful quiet location just a short walk to anything in the village. Should you choose to rent please respect and cherish this property as much as we did, so my wife and I can return to enjoy it again (very soon I hope).

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

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• Mrs/Dr

  Mrs/Dr

  • Guest carol
  • Date of stay 05/09/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  The home is beautiful. The setting is lovely. The size was perfect for our family. The ourdoor fireplace is perfect for San Diego weather!! We did have 2 concerns though. First, the kitchen sink and outdoor furniture were not clean and there was a vase of dead flowers in the dining room. Also, there seemed to be a limited number of towels available.

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

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Additional information about rental rates

$700 is the base rate. Summertime and holidays the rates is anywhere from $700 - $1,300 per nite.