November Renter

Guest: Debbie (Reynoldsburg, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 11/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

We rented this house for a family wedding. We only considered handicap accessible homes as we were hoping to convince our 90 year old mother in law that she could handle the trip. She declined; however the rest of the family thouroughly enjoyed this home. Had she traveled with us she would have done fine with her walker as the home is level throughout and large and easily maneuverable. The toilets are lower and we would have had to find a medical supply store and added one of those plastic lifts. Also, showering could have been done in the master with the addition of one of those grip handles which we have traveled with before for her use. I would have needed to add another floor mat to the shower, but there was an extra one in the garage that would have helped. The chairs in the living room would have been ideal for her. The rest of us were delighted with the home. The view is gorgeous! It was a full moon and the commercial fishing boats parked just off shore and we very much enjoyed watching them. We also saw dolphins and seals and any number of individual fishing boats. We intended to do more sight seeing, but so enjoyed the comfy furniture on the patio and the changing scenery. There was always something to watch. I never finished the first book! The kitchen is lovely and well stocked. The only thing missing is a food processor. The toaster wasn't functional, but Susan replaced it immediately. I baked multiple batches of cookies for a family picnic and found everything. There were even some supplies in the home. The beds were the best we have encoutered in a rental home yet! Even our grown children commented on how comfy they were. The bedding was lovely also. The laundry room is ideal and includes a steamer that works better than the one I have at home. We didn't need the iron or ironing board because the steamer did the trick. The Yamaha player piano is an added treat. We tried to get thru all of the disks, but I don't think we made it as there were too many favorites that we needed to repeat. There is a lovely TV, but we spent most of our evenings by the fire chatting. It was a wonderful experience that I will treasure. The dining room table seats 8 comfortably and we also used the table behind the couch to seat 4 more. The dining room chairs are so comfortable I would like to copy them when we remodel our home. We have rented many homes for family vacations and this is the nicest one yet. You won't be disappointed

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

Highly Recommended

Guest: Karon (Rio de Janeiro)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

Fantastic place - location, views, house (and owner!). We stayed with friends for a week in October 2011 (4 adults, 3 small children). The house is truly fantastic, high quality, extremely well decorated and fully kitted out with everything you need. Not like any other rental house, this is a home that has a fully lived in feel, it's like you are house sitting for a friend. Susan was there to meet us on arrival, a great person and very special house. Location is great and the overall Laguna Beach area is wonderful. Highly recommended.

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

The Deal Family

Guest: Penny (Hunts Point, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We just enjoyed a spring break experience with the family and to tell you the truth, my husband and I could hardly get off the deck. We live on the lake in Washington state and enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Washington, but the ocean and all the wildlife was so amazing we hard a hard time walking Laguna Beacn. The pictures do not do this home justice! We saw Whales, Seals, Dolfins and thousands of Pelicans. The wonderful awnings protected us for the most part but the view was too spectacular to shade. Thank you for a wonderful vacation, we will definately be looking for more time at your beautiful home. I would highly recommend this home , but hate to do so because it should never be available. Care to sell? Loved it! Thanks Susan, a wonderful experience. The Deal family

Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

So Cal Gem!

Guest: Sublimist (Chandler, AZ)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

My family and I stayed in this gorgeous house for a week and it was all that we could have imagined. This home and location will not disappoint. The house is set atop 50 foot cliffs that overlook the pacific ocean. Pictures do not capture the stunning view from the large patio. During our stay we were lucky enough to see migrating whale's as well as dozens of dolphins, right from the patio. The home is beautifully decorated with every room having it's own style and feel. The kitchen has everything you need for entertaining a large group or just a quiet dinner for two. The house is child friendly and both my daughters under three were perfectly at home. There were many fun 'extra's for the girls to play with, from a mini table/chairs, wagon, bouncer, puzzles, etc. We flew in so bringing all their toys was not an option. The beach is literally a three minute walk to the sand. This quaint beach has a secluded feel due to the massive cliffs at both ends. Laguna is a great little beach town. Tons of restaurants, shopping, farmers market - anything you could want. Many Amusement parks (Disneyland, Legoland etc.) and airport are all within a half hour drive. It was hard not to sound redundant from all the other great reviews but they are all true, this house is that great. We truly had a great time. The owners made it a pleasure renting their special home to us, thanks again. We will be back soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

The Perfect Place

Guest: Georganne (LAS VEGAS)
Date of Stay: 01/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/14/11

My family and I stayed at this beautiful home for a week in January 2011 to celebrate my mother's 75th birthday. I was looking for an ocean front place with no stairs to maneuver. This home met and exceeded my expectations. The location is perfect. It's on a quiet residential street that is halfway between great shopping in Crystal Cove (loved the Trader Joe's) and the center of Laguna. It's easy to get anywhere but you avoid the congestion of downtown Laguna. The views from the home were spectacular and can't be duplicated in photographs. There were sea lions on a rock in the cove almost every afternoon. There were dolphins leaping past us almost every morning and afternoon. We watched the sun set behind Catalina Island every afternoon. Although the neighbors' houses are close, there was complete privacy. Crescent Bay Point Park is a two minute walk from the house. Just gorgeous! The interior of the home was even nicer than I could have imagined... everything was spotless. Although the overall look is kind of formal (which I loved...everything was very high quality), we could not have been more comfortable. You just sink into the sofas and don't want to leave. We all felt at home from the first day. Susan made everything easy from beginning to end. She met us at the house and showed us around. We really appreciated that, and loved the beautiful goodie basket she left for us. Even after we left, her courtesy continued, and she promptly returned our security deposit. Overall it was a wonderful experience. I can't recommend this place enough. It's the nicest place I've ever stayed and worth every penny. I hope to come back many more times.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Nic and Chris and family (-)
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed your beautiful home. It was perfect in every way, and our family had the trip of a lifetime. We felt as if we were at home in such a gorgeous setting, and the house has EVERYTHING that we could have wanted. Our only regret is that we had so many activities planned we did not get to spend as much time just hanging out at the house as we would have liked! As you know it was extremely special for our family to be together to celebrate the three years since my husband's "adventure" began, and we could not have been happier with my choice of venues!! We will keep your amazing property on our "favorites" list and will hope to return again some day. Thank you as well for the wonderful basket of goodies that you gave us. What a nice touch to start out our fantastic stay. Again, thanks for a wonderful week. It exceeded our expectations and will be part of our great memories of a lovely trip.

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Gorgeous Home on the Ocean with Ultimate Privacy

Guest: Bec (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/31/10

My family had the tremendous pleasure of staying in this fabulous home the entire summer of 2010. The home is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Nestled between a luscious garden and spectacular direct ocean veiws, the home is the untimate luxurious hideway. The pictures in the review pale to the sheer warmth and luxury one enjoys while staying there. If you think you want to stay for a short while, think again! Between the meticulous care and cleanliness of the house, the owners/management are devoted to making sure your time at their home is one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Close to everything you need and ultimate privacy is a rare find with fabulous ocean views. We stayed three months and really would have loved to stay forever. Beautiful Crescent Bay Park is just around the corner and the eclectic and fascinating village of Laguna Beach is just a few moments away. An awesome summer in a luxurious setting made our summer an unforgettable life altering experience!!! Thank you so much!!!

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

It's all true - this house is AMAZING

Guest: janis (Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

Staying at the McKnight house for 2 weeks in September may very well have been one of the best family vacations we have ever taken. The house is absolutely spectacular with a view to match. So much room to gather family and friends or take time alone on the beautiful balcony with a good book. Great restaurants, art galleries, beaches - everything for every taste. Susan was always available by phone for whatever we needed or questions we had. It might sound like I'm overstating how wonderful everything was but I honestly am not. It truly was a dream vacation. If you can't make it to Hawaii, stay at the McKnight house - I bet you won't notice the difference and I know you won't be sorry.

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

One of a Kind

Guest: tyler (Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/08/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

my family and i stayed here in June 2010. this was a new adventure for us as we have always stayed in hotels. this home spoiled us and has made us rethink how we vacation in the future. the home and its view are top notch. the family that owns the property and hosts you gets 5 stars. they are gracious, accomodating and wonderful to work with. we stayed here for 10 days and lived on the patio every night for dinner. the views from the houses on the cliffs in laguna are special. the pictures of the home online are first class but even they don't do it justice until you walk in the home. great neighborhood and close to the village but equally as close to crystal cove in newport. could not give it a higher rec than I wish we lived there all the time.

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

Guest: Jesse M1 (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/10/10

We stayed in this house in March 2010. It is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. The views of the ocean and coastline are amazing. If you stay here, you will not be disappointed.

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