Vacation Rentals by Owner

Nice property, unfortunate experiences with owner

Guest: Eric M.
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/18/11

The physical aspects of this property were mostly satisfactory. It has lots of room, and is very close to the stairs that descend to the beach (you can see the ocean, but you can not see the waves or beach from the property). The surrounding neighborhood is pleasant and quiet and close to numerous amenities. The enclosed parking was nice. The garage and outdoor shower were useful. The furnishings and decor of the house ranged from nice to a little shabby (the kitchen and bathrooms were showing there age a bit). My experience with the owner was not positive. When we arrived for our 4 day family reunion, we were surprised to learn that the house had not been cleaned. The owner arranged for a cleaner to come, but it was a considerable inconvenience to our group (including 4 children under 6). After discussing our frustration with the owner, she agreed to refund our rental fee for that first night. When I arrived home after the weekend, her check had already arrived. I deposited the check, but the next day she called to say that the check would bounce and that she would send another check as soon as possible. The refund check did bounce, but she never sent another check and has ignored my repeated attempts to contact her. I never received the refund I was promised. I would not recommend this property to friends and family, due to my unsatisfactory experiences with the owner.

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My Aunt's 60th Birthday was Wonderful here.

Guest: Lois (Coulterville, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/20/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

All I can say is "WOW" We (16 of us ranging in age from 4 months old to 62 years old) enjoyed 4 nights in this wonderful home. We felt so priviliged to be able to stay here, we could relax around the house and still enjoy the view of the ocean, and the sound of the waves. We saw dolphins and a whale from the Deck, along with beautiful sunsets. Then we could walk 1 house down and be at the beach, and enjoy it up close. I appreciated the outside shower, and my husband and granddaughter enjoyed the hot tub daily. It also worked out well with the reverse floor plan, as the younger members of our group had the downstairs and they could stay up later and the kids could run around without disturbing the more mature adults that went to sleep earlier. I would without a doubt recommend this house to anyone that is looking for a place to stay where everyone could do whatever they want to do, go to beach, bicycle to the Boardwalk and Wharf, relax around the house. Thank you so much for allowing us to rent this property.

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

Great Family Location

Guest: GV Mary (Grass Valley, CA )
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

26th Ave. is a great location. As described, it is more a "local" beach and sitting on the deck with coffee it was nice to watch the surfers going down for their morning dip. It was clean and very well equiped including crockpot and coffee grinder. The bikes were a great addition as well as ALL the beach equipment. Thanks, Jean we had a fantastic weekend!

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

A great house for a great time!

Guest: 60 Birthday gal (Silicon Valley)
Date of Stay: 01/29/10 Review Submitted: 02/10/10

This house was all that was advertised and more. It was nice, but not so nice that you felt uncomfortable settling in and clean. There were twin beds in the 2,3,&4th bedrooms, much more comfortable than the usual queen beds. The kitchen was more than generous, with dishes, glassware and utensils for 25+ along with all the necessary pots, pans, electric appliances and serving pieces. The garage was filled with beach toys & boards and bikes. There was parking for 1 car in the garage and 5 on the pad inside the gate. All linens were provided, along with soaps (dish washing, dishwasher, laundry, & bath) and paper goods. The only downer-- a cold and not clean hot tub but we enjoyed the gas fireplace instead. The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and you need a car to get to the sights & sites of Santa Cruz but the waves are only 50' away. This house was perfect for the weekend away. We were lucky to have found this gem! Enjoy

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

A house for all seasons!

Guest: so cal gal (calabasas, ca)
Date of Stay: 10/08/08 Review Submitted: 10/17/08

We just spent a fabulous long weekend at this property. The floor plan is just perfect to take advantage of the breathtaking views. All the amenities made it so much more comfortable.You will find everything you need for the seashore, bikes and a hot tub.Just steps to a wonderful beach where we spent time surfing, boogie boarding and just watching the sea otters and sea lions frolic.Extremely comfortable bedding and luxurious towels. Convenient Washer/dryer and the kitchen was fully loaded with equipment that made it a pleasure to cook (if you want), great Farmers Market. Or you can walk a couple of blocks to restaurants.Very short ride to downtown.We loved spending time on the deck watching sunset or running on the beach. There is so much to do or just spend time relaxing. The furniture was new and the house very clean. The owners have taken great care to attend to the details. Will most definitely return.

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

Guest: L. Huber & Family
Date of Stay: 08/24/08 Review Submitted: 08/23/08

Our family had a great stay at your "roomy" house. Great view, great access to the beach. Good lay-out for all ages. We'll be back again. - from Southern California (Thousand Oaks), Belmont & Menlo Park

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Guest: Kathleen
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 08/16/08

August 17, 2008 We loved the house and the beach. The beds are very comfortable and the breezes are wonderful. The kids loved watching the Olympics here. We'll be back. -

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Guest: Shawn Kourin & The Johnson crew
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 08/14/08

Beaitufl house! Loved how close it was to the beach and getting to fall asleep to the sound of waves in the distance. We will definitely consider renting it out again sometime in the future! -

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Guest: The Ous and The Chens
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

A new house to enjoy. A beautiful house to stay. A fancy coffee machine to use! We love this house. Thak you! -The

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Guest: Mealen Chen
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

A beautiful view, a wonderful location. We had a great time. We enjoyed together at our reunion. Thank you. -Mealen Chen from Wisconsin

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Guest: Susan A. and Family
Date of Stay: 08/09/08 Review Submitted: 08/08/08

Wonderful time. Perfect location- close to most everything. Very cozy and comfortable. A true home away from home. Loved to listen to the waves lull us to sleep. Would definitely love to come back!

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Guest: C.G.&Girls, C&A&H
Date of Stay: 07/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

We loved it here. The house is very comfortable and cozy and lots of room. The views are beaitiful! We really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks.

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Guest: The G. and S. Families
Date of Stay: 07/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

July, 2008 Thank you for sharing your beaitufl home with us. We loved it. Biking was the highlite of this trip. It was great.

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Guest: A. Family
Date of Stay: 07/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

Nice, comfortable, homey, perfect location! Well stocked with linens and kitchen items...Beds are very comfortable. Wonderful breeze and view. Love the couch! We had a great time, don't want to leave!! Want to come back next year!

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Guest: St. Helena FFA
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/08

Thank you very much for this wonderful place to stay. It was perfect for our retreat. The beach was so fun! Thank you again - P.S. the view was great

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Guest: The T. Family
Date of Stay: 06/29/08 Review Submitted: 06/28/08

Found a gem to stay. We were a group of 8 families and lots of place to move around. Proximity to the beach-AWESOME FEATURE...Loved our stay-

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Guest: W. Family
Date of Stay: 06/22/08 Review Submitted: 06/21/08

Glad we had the need to visit Santa Cruz for graduation which gave us a chance to stay at your house. Nice to have ample room for our family to gather. Loved the stream of people going to enjoy the ocean. Nicely furnished!

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Guest: The Carvolho Family
Date of Stay: 06/13/08 Review Submitted: 06/12/08

June 12, 2008 We had a wonderful time. The house is wonderful & roomy. We plan on coming back next year. What a great place to have a family reunion. To much to do..... Next year we will have to stay lonjger! Loved the beautiful view. The Carvolho Family! [PS] Loved the linens!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/09/08 Review Submitted: 06/08/08

4/25/2008-4/28/2008 This is the most beautiful house we have ever stayed at, a perfect vacation retreat! The sound of the waves crashing & the amazing view from the bedroom was so relaxing. I don't know if we will ever be able to sleep as well as we did here. One of the highlights was seeing a family of whales, right from the deck! Thanks you for the great memories!! Kevin & Kristin Saratoga, CA

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Guest: C. D.
Date of Stay: 03/13/08 Review Submitted: 03/12/08

5/5 Great Beach Property with lots of room CRSunshine Aptos, CA. Date Submitted: Mar 08, 2008 Date of Stay: Jan 2008 This property was fantastic for our stay with a team of 11 people! Lot's of room with space for large groups to gather as well as private bedrooms to get away for some quiet time. Excellent off street parking with garage space as well as private gated parking for several vehicles. Property was very clean and had very nice linens and ample towels in all of the three bathrooms. Kitchen was very well equiped for cooking meals and plenty of dishware for large groups. Amazing balcony space for hanging out and enjoying the wonderful views of the ocean. Close to several local coffee houses and fun dinning experience. Would highly recommend this property for family gatherings! Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Girls Getaway, and Sightseeing

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Guest: K. P.
Date of Stay: 01/14/08 Review Submitted: 01/13/08

My family and I had a great time. The house was perfect for us, very comfortable and well equipped. We are looking forward to returning later this year. Feel free to use me as a reference anytime.

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Great Beach Property with lots of room

Guest: CRSunshine (Aptos, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/08/08

This property was fantastic for our stay with a team of 11 people! Lot's of room with space for large groups to gather as well as private bedrooms to get away for some quiet time. Excellent off street parking with garage space as well as private gated parking for several vehicles. Property was very clean and had very nice linens and ample towels in all of the three bathrooms. Kitchen was very well equiped for cooking meals and plenty of dishware for large groups. Amazing balcony space for hanging out and enjoying the wonderful views of the ocean. Close to several local coffee houses and fun dinning experience. Would highly recommend this property for family gatherings!

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