Family vacation San Diego

Guest: Jersey Girl101 (Trenton, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 03/12/09 Review Submitted: 03/19/09

This was a great get away for my family of five and 2 year old grand daughter. The two master bedrooms were very spacious and the three bathrooms were indeed as described, such a plus with five adults. Bob was very hospitable from his informative emails to his welcoming phone call as we landed in San Diego. He met us upon our arrival and made time to call during our stay to give us a weather update. The location was pefect for us. We visited Sea World, Legoland, Balboa Park, the Zoo, Old Town,La Jolla and Coronado Island and we did not use a full tank of gas for our 7 passenger van! Restaurants, shops and a lovey park for the toddlers are all within a block of the house. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. I would highly recommend this beautiful property, tastefully decorated and very clean. We spent one relaxing evening cooking on the gas grill and enjoying the patio and house amenities. Thanks Bob for your hospitality. Bob also worked with us since our travel dates changed from our original plan. If we ever return to San Diego as a family, I will indeed rent this house again. As to the attractions, all were fine. The only downside was our "dining with Shamu." The luncheon was pricey at $40.00 per person so we were disappointed when the show during the luncheon did not meet our expectations. It was too short and the outdoor dining in March proved to be a bit too cold since the dining area is in the shade. Otherwise, Sea World was great.

Owner response:Thanks so much guys! We do indeed, hope to have you back again!

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

Wonderful experience!

Guest: Sarah (Omaha)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

We absolutely loved this rental house. The house was clean, comfortable, and as charming as the pictures. Bob was there when we arrived and was a pleasure to meet. The house was centrally located and we loved how quickly we could go to any of our destinations. The fireplace was wonderful! We spent several evenings playing games in front of it!! We were over and above pleased with our stay!!!

Owner response:Your family is awesome! We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves! Keep us in mind for future visits, we'ld certainly like to have you back again!

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

Great place, great location

Guest: Daniel M. (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 01/08/12 Review Submitted: 01/13/12

This was a lovely, well done home in a great neighborhood. There are many interesting things to do in University Heights and we enjoyed staying there and trying new restaurants within walking distance. The house itself is a very good quality home, with nice stone and tile accents throughout. The kitchen didn't see much use as we were there for work and long hours away, but seemed very well appointed if needed. Beds are comfortable and big, and the home was very clean and obviously well maintained. It may have been on the large size for us as there were only a couple in our party, but we enjoyed the extra room that we had and the sense of having your own space. I would recommend this to friends and other business travelers, and I would stay here again if traveling with my own family. We didn't try the Ethiopian place, but I will recommend another, the Cueva bar for their empanadas, plus Oz is a great owner that obviously loves his craft. Thanks for the house Bob, WWcrew

Owner response:Thanks so much for your nice review. So glad you enjoyed our home and neighborhood as much as we do!!

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Great house, great location

Guest: Fred C. (Turlock, California)
Date of Stay: 12/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

We needed a good size house for a family event and this one really filled the bill. It was a great size with separate living and family rooms, a great kitchen well stocked with utensils and three excellent bathrooms. It has a great layout, very unique and lots of Craftsman charm. It was in very nice condition with very comfortable furniture and beds. It has two really nice bedrooms and one that served its purpose but wasn't too memorable. One of the bedrooms is located above the garage. It is accessed by a spiral staircase that worked fine for us. That bedroom has a very useful counter with sink, a very nice bathroom with a cool shower and a terrific covered and partially enclosed balcony We could've spent the entire day up there and been happy. The house has a central San Diego location, great access to I-8 (but no freeway noise), and a location one block from the University Heights commercial area. We were too busy to use it, but there is a nice park within 100 yards of the house. The house has a garage with electric door opener and convenient direct access to the house. It's also only a couple of minutes to the Hillcrest neighborhood with all its amenities. If we were to need a good size place again this would definitely be our first choice.

Owner response:Truly appreciate your kindness!! We certainly aim to please our guests and have a good feeling we'll be seeing you again real soon! Take care for now.

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Great Central Location

Guest: Fred C. (Turlock, California)
Date of Stay: 12/14/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

What a great place! We stayed here while attending a family wedding. We were able to relax and enjoy this warm and comfortable home. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. I wished we had had more time to explore the many stores and restaurants that were a short walk away. Our bride and her bridesmaid fell in love with the downstairs' master bathroom and the 3 way mirror. Everything was well appointed and it made you feel like you were at home. We really liked having a garage for off street parking. It very convenient to park and have direct access to the house. Bob was a great host and made sure we were informed about everything. It will be very hard to stay in a hotel again after our stay here.

Owner response:Thank you so very much for your kind words. We certainly hope to have you back again real soon!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends

Guest: Cindy (Lakeport)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/04/11

My husband and I rented this house for four nights to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends in the San Diego area. Our adult children and their spouses stayed with us and three couples fit comfortably, especially nice that everyone had their own bathroom. Very private and totally furnished. Nice to have the barbeque and a well outfitted kitchen, even had a coffee bean grinder. Nice gas fireplace and plenty of sitting areas for playing games, watching TV or just relaxing. Something for everyone. Will stay again and recommend to anyone visiting San Diego.

Owner response:Thanks a bunch for your review. So glad to hear how you enjoyed our home.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wow! What a great house.

Guest: Amy (Anderson, SC)
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

My family of 6 had a great time in this beautiful home. Everything was perfectly maintained and Bob was a great help. He was very professional with the arrangements and communication. He even met my sister-in-law at the house before our arrival so she could leave a welcome gift for us. The neighborhood was very nice and we all walked to several restaurants during our stay. We enjoyed the Ethiopian restaurant the most. Thanks for a great time! We hope to visit San Diego again and stay in this lovely home.

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

Yes!

Guest: Chris (Prescott, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

This home is beautiful and clean. We found the location perfect for beach and Sea World access. Wish we had more time to explore the neighborhood restaurants/shopping. The park down the street was great for our kids.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Truly as Stated and SO MUCH MORE!!

Guest: Tony and Charlene (Char) (Reno,Nv)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11 Review Submitted: 06/13/11

The pictures truly do justice to the property, its relaxed yet astere.Close to everything should you only want to walk to it,what a great neighborhood!yet centrally in located in the city itself,easy to get back to, should you want to drive and we did! It was Perfect!. It's quite obvious great pride is taken in the property and it had everything we could ask for. Man o' Man it was fun!! Bob was there at the begining and at the end. Could not ask for a nicer guy! Answered all our Q's and told us not to hesitate to call if we had any others. In todays world, it's great to get your money worth and this property did just that!

Owner response:It was truly great to meet the both of you and can't wait to have you back again. Take care and thanks so much for your kind words!!

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

Family get-together

Guest: Molly (Altadena)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

This was a wonderful place to gather for my mother's 80th birthday. We had three adult couples plus an eight year old and my twenty something sons. The house is definitely charming, very comfortable, and supplied well, with Internet, and lots of space. The patio and balcony space were a nice addition to the indoor space. We loved the proximity to a park for frizbee, and it was close to the San Diego attractions we visited: Balboa Park, the Harbor, Downtown, and Sea World. Bob was easy to work with and the neighborhood was quiet. I definitely recommend this rental, and hope we can return sometime soon.

Owner response:Thank you soooo much! So glad things worked out great for you. Hope to see you again real soon.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.