Vacation Rentals by Owner

Our Thanksgiving stay for Anaheim

Guest: Robin (Elk Grove, CA US)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

Our stay at this property was overall excellent! When we first arrived, there was fresh flowers waiting for us from the owner and everything was clean. The backyard is wonderful, complete with a nice bar, a very high tech fireplace, and my children enjoyed the playset very much. The hottub was great for both the adults and the kids, taking up much of our time just relaxing. Everything in the house from the kitchen to the living room was equipped with everything we needed for our Thanksgiving meal and we didn't have a problem finding anything. Not only was the house fantastic, but it is only a few blocks away from Disneyland which was convenient and perfect for our long stays at the park. When we decide to return to Anaheim for a second visit, this will definatly be our first choice.

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

Large vacation home big enough for 12

Guest: Angee (Redding, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

We had a wonderful stay at this house, it was everything we thought it would be. With an extended family of 12 everyone had plenty of room to relax after a long day at Disneyland. The backyard was perfect for the kids to play, the built-in bbq and bar was great for the adults and with TV's almost everywhere no one missed their favorite TV programs at night. The kitchen was well furnished and plenty of linens and towels. It was very close to shopping and even closer to Disneyland. A perfect place to stay for a family vacation. Our family would definately stay here again!

Owner response:Thank you Jason and Angee, so gald you had a great stay in our home:) You are welcome back anytime

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

Spacious, well equipted home in Anaheim, Ca.

Guest: Grandma Susie (Litchfield Park, Az)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

Grandma, Grandpa, our son, his wife and our 4 Beautiful Grandchildren just spent 4 nights in this Great Home ...ONE MILE from Disneyland. It met ALL OUR NEEDS...and was perfect for our family of 8. the kids..ages 1,4,8, and 11 LOVED THE HOUSE...the yard..the spa..and having their own Bedroom with a TV of their own in it. We enjoyed all the space...and the LUSH GREEN FOLIAGE that surrounds this home. It is a quiet cul de sac street..with plenty of parking..and LOVED having our own fireworks from the Front yard. We loved it..It wasnt Brand new ...but it was a Great Ranch style home with Character. It was well stocked in the kitchen. Renting a home with children is the ONLY way to go....everyone has some space of their own. After a Long day at disneyland ..it was nice to come home to. Thank you Lori..for being so kind..and accessable if we needed you. Grandma Susie

Owner response:Thank you Susan and Family, So glad you enjoyed your stay.

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

Perfect location to take the stress out of traveling to Disneyland, and Knotts etc.

Guest: Lisa (Carver)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/14/11

After sitting on the freeway for what felt like our entire vacation, we found our vacation rental. From the minute we entered, we felt welcomed, like we had always lived there. There was a warm and inviting feeling from the moment we arrived. The house certainly was furnished in very nice furniture, much nicer than in most rental homes. I was genuinely surprised by th quality and "quanity of various venues to sit and relax at. There appeared to be large flat screen tvs in every concievable space throughout the home, bedrooms, and even outside on the patio. I can't remember if the outside kitchen ( which is a gorgeous granite/marble kitchen/bar) had a tv as well. The swingset was perfect for our kids who believe it or not still had energy left to burn after spending the day at the Disney board walk. I truly enjoyed lounging in the hottub with our friends after the kids fell asleep. The house was clean,and well maintained, except for the coffee pot, plenty of linens, beautiful high thread bath sheets for each bathroom. One bathroom is right out of a magazine! It is a full rock, from floor to ceiling with both rain shower and hand held shower selection. As I am in a wheelchair, this was perfect for me. There is a seat built out of rocks as well that I was able to sit on to take my shower. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that. So many times we have rented only to find the bathroom has bars near the toliet and they call that handicap accessible. I would not only recommend this property to my family in a heartbeat, in fact,I would love to spend a holiday with my family here, it has that loving family feel the moment you arrive.So many attractions within a five mile radius. Disney, Knotts, shopping, the beach, all easy to get to. Restaurants galore! The photos do not do it justice, it is so much more!

Owner response:Also, we did get a new coffeepot:)

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

Nicely furnished, poorly maintained

Guest: AN (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

Despite previous poor reviews, my family and I truly hoped that we would be the exception rather than the rule regarding the state of the home. The VBRO liaison as well as the owner herself assured both my husband and brother-in-law who called on separate occasions that the poor reviews were from people who nitpicked at the little things. Unfortunately, those reviews were spot on. It actually is a very beautiful home that I’m sure was pristine long ago. Now the home is sadly falling to neglect. Upon arrival, we observed that the linens weren’t washed, the carpets weren’t vacuumed, and the floors were barely swept much less mopped. We couldn’t sweep or mop if we wanted to because there wasn’t any broom or mop handy, and really, should we need to? The carpets were filthy, the area rug in the living room had a lot of stains, the mattresses in the kids room were lumpy and probably 10+ years old. You couldn’t climb up the ladder of the bunk bed without the stairs emitting a popping noise. You could feel every spring in the pullout trundle mattress. There were spiders everywhere, the refrigerator icemaker and water dispenser didn’t work (they left a note informing us of this – it should have been fixed instead) and neither did the toaster oven. The dishwasher had mildew stains, and the lovely travertine restroom’s shower curtain was stiff because it used metallic rings on a metal pole and it had to be pulled open and closed ring by ring. Even though they knew ahead of time there were 3 small children coming to the home, they didn’t bother cleaning the cobwebs off of the backyard playground or the outdoor kitchen. Just FYI, the house seems to be built on a platform because it’s definitely hollow beneath the floors. You could hear every footstep whether you walked on the wooden floors or the carpeting. I’m sorry, but the negatives far outweighed any positives. True, we could have called during our visit. However, it’s one thing to call for replacement light bulbs or a hot tub repair. It’s another thing when most of the issues we encountered were due to poor maintenance left unaddressed over time. This is our vacation that should be spent enjoying ourselves – not trying to get the carpets shampooed or the mattresses replaced. This isn’t the case of someone being picky. This is common sense hospitality. To be perfectly honest, if I had any sense that the house was in this state I would’ve stayed at a hotel instead.

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Potential but not up to par

Guest: Norm (Burnaby BC)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/14/11

Unfortunately I booked this home before all the reviews were posted. The property manager assured me that all was being looked at and the previous reviews were of a over reaction and poor communication. When we arrived I learned from the property owner the property manager was let go. It was nice for her to call and welcome us. I truly believe in time she will get things organized in this house one day. When we arrived I did call her as there was not much towels for us ( party of 8) but later I found more in laundry room. Existing towels were well used and should of been discarded. She brought brand new ones right away. There was a lot of missing pots and 1 roll of paper towel in kitchen. She brought those as well when I talked to her. The maintenance of the home is very poor unfortunately. Previous reviews are accurate I regret to say. We had guests join us for dinner so we washed down all the patio furniture ourselves as it was very badly in need of cleaning. I did call the owner who did advise her cleaner did clean them but I did tell her that they did a poor job. The childrens play area I didnt let the kids use as it was very dirty and full of cobwebs despite my best effort to wash and hose it down. The closets in the rooms are very stale and need painting and not useable except one closet in main bedroom. Hangers in closet are leftovers one would find from drycleaning. The best thing is the outdoor area for BBQ which we did unfortunatly had to clean the grill and clean and scrub the outdoor fridge as well. Once cleaned we did enjoy the outdoor facilities. Unfortunatly this home does badly need TLC and in time I believe Lori (owner) will sort out the state of the home. Unfortunately we paid 5 star pricing when the home is currently in 2-3 star condition. We did enjoy watching the fireworks from the front yard. Also we bought our own paper plates and plastic cups and left the extras behind for the next guest as the calcium in the water is bad in that particular area so all the dishes and cups had spots. I do not believe the house accomodates 10-12 comfortably as there is not enough beds unless one wants to sleep on the couch. There is only 1 live TV with signal in home and 1 outdoor tv. The other TV's have no cable hooked up. Location is great to get to Disney. I have stayed in many homes with VRBO so I was a little disappointed with this stay. I wish the best to the owner and hopes she will address the home asap for future guests.

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Nice home, maintenance needed.

Guest: nancy (Granite Bay)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

It's a nice home, good location. However, poor manage and maintenance, dishes dirty, kitchen matte torn, dirty, no trash liner in any trash can, wood floor trim between kitchen and dinning should be fixed, sheets,comforters seem dirty, we have to use our sleeping bags. Light bulbs on the side of the house and outside at palapa burned out. I have to change the light bulb in the dining room myself. We try to used the hot tub but it seem dirty and only 1 jet working so we didn't bother and turned it off. Anyway, for the price the owner charged, it should have better maintenance and care for this beautiful home.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Great Vacation

Guest: Bells (North Cali)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

My family and friends have stayed at this home. It was beautiful. It was very spacious with plenty of room for the kids to sleep and a large backyard to play. The backyard really made it seem like we were in a tropical place. We had a very pleasant experience and would definitley stay again.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location needs improvement

Guest: amj (fairmont hot springs)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

We stayed here in March we found the same as the previous persons comment we could not use the hot tub as the pump was making a ridiculous loud noise, the bbq was not working properly, the diswasher was so blocked up with gunk we didnt use it. This place needs some TLC , I have used a lot of VRBO places and it was not the best one i have been to. I have to admit i was a bit dissapointed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners.

Great location but...

Guest: Mori & Sheilah from Canada (St Albert, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

This home has been beautifully furnished and is located very close to Disneyland however there were a number of maintenance issues that we encountered during our stay. The city water in the area must be very hard as the dishwasher was coated with sediment as were the dishes. The carpets needed cleaning and the hot tub had not been maintained - the water was dirty and the pump was so noisy that we shut it off. There was an intermittent gas smell around the barbecue and we could not turn the fountain on (no instructions provided). There were a number of light bulbs burned out and we could only find a couple of spare bulbs. We notified the property manager of the problems after we left so hopefully the next occupants see some improvement. This is too nice a property (furnishings, location, neighborhood) to not be properly maintained. Despite the problems, we would recommend this house for anyone visiting Anaheim with either another couple (lots of room for vehicles) or with children as our grandsons loved the backyard. There are some great restaurants within a few blocks of the house.

Owner response:In response, I have helped the owners run this rental property. I take great pride in this house even though it is not mine. If anyone has ever called and told me about any problems, I have taken care of the situation personally and right away. Everytime I go to the house to check up on it, it has always been in great condition. The jacuzzi's motor has since been replaced. Sometimes it is hard to find out if there is anything to be fixed unless someone lets me know about it, in which case it gets handled right away. Thank you!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nice home but poor maintenance

Guest: K (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/23/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

The home did have a good location and a nice yard and furniture. However, it was not as clean as it should have been. As previously mentioned in other comments, the dishes were not very clean. Because of this we used paper plates and plastic cups and utensils instead. The hot tub did not work the first day we got there, and the owner had to have someone in to repair it. The owner was very good about getting this done; however we received no refund for the lost time in the hot tub that we paid for. In addition, the hot tub took forever to get warm enough for us to use when it did work, and was very dirty. In fact, upon arriving home, three of the six people who stayed at the house got a terrible rash from the hot tub (diagnosed as a hot tub rash by several different doctors). The owner was very quickly notified that the hot tub had caused three people to get a rash, as we did not want any other family to have to deal with this. She said they were going to look into it immediately and get back to us, as we had asked for some monetary compensation because of this and the lost time due to repair. We never heard from her again. I had no intention of posting this information in a review, as I assumed the owner was serious when she said she was going to take care of it. However, I have just revisited the site for the first time in several months, and to my dismay I see that the people who stayed there after us had to deal with this disgusting hot tub as well. Obviously the owners did not follow up on their promise to take care of the situation immediately. As I said, the house was nice and had a good location, but until the owners hire a better cleaning staff to come between visitors and decide to clean the hot tub regularly, I would not recommend staying here.

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Coming back for sure!

Guest: Lynette & Dan (San Rafael, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/11

We visited over christmas and stayed a week. What a gorgeous place and very spacious! Very well kept, up to date, a splash of sophistication (very good taste in interior design and very good quality furniture) with all the amenties you need and more! Our three kids had enough space to run around and the toys at the house was a nice surprise for the kids. Disneyland was literally around the corner and we enjoyed watching the fireworks at night. The neighborhood was nice and quiet in a cute cul de sac. Definitely a great place to stay if you're considering a place to stay - we're already planning our next trip!!! Thank you very much!!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family reunion Canada and Australia!

Guest: Jeany (Kimberley, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Our family were very happy with our "Anaheim home" The location is great and all the amenities are wonderful. My grandchildren 6,13 and 18 loved the back yard and watching the fireworks at night. It is a very comfortable home and we would all love to meet there again in the future.

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

Great Place to Stay

Guest: Tracy (San Mateo, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/05/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

Recently spent a long weekend in this home and would go back again in a heartbeat!! The house was better than I had expected. I enjoyed my time in the backyard, which was huge, and drinking my morning coffe in the Tiki Hut was a treat. The nightly fireworks from Disneyland were so much fun and were easy to view from in front of the house. The house is nice and close to Disneyland as well, which was great.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sweet Home

Guest: Becky (San Bruno Ca)
Date of Stay: 08/05/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

Our stay at the Anaheim home was spectacular, it was better then the pictures posted, we loved the whole house the Tiki was incredible, the fireworks show in the front yard was awesome as we watched with friendly neighbors, it was 5 mins from Disneyland so it was very convenient to drop off and pick our teenagers without worries. Highly recommend this home for any family vacation.

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

Guest: DF (Greenwich, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/28/09 Review Submitted: 08/28/09

Thanks so much for everything Bernie and Lori! We had a great time at the house!! Only issue we had was needing some more linens, and Lori was so happy to help by sending the neighbor over to open up the linen closet for us! Would definitely stay here again, and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

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Guest: Terry & Julie (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 08/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/12/09

WOW! This is the place for family get togethers! We stayed with two married daughters and four children. Lots of room in a well furnished home with a GREAT BBQ area (best ever!). Close to Disneyland,Knotts and the beaches. Grandkids are already planning our next visit to your lovely home.

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Guest: Irene10 (San Bruno, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/26/09 Review Submitted: 07/26/09

We had a great time at the vacation home. We especially enjoyed the bbq and outdoor area. Bernie was so helpful. There was a slight problem with the tub, and she had it fixed right away! We all enjoyed our stay. We would definitely come back and rent this place again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/28/09 Review Submitted: 02/28/09

We had a great time at the the house. The hot tub, bbq and backyard were amazing. It is only a short drive to the Disneyland parking lot. A very comfortable place to stay if you are visiting California. Our whole family enjoyed it!

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Guest: Deanna Reschny (Lloydminster, Alberta Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/25/09 Review Submitted: 01/25/09

Thanks to Lori, it was such a great first time experience holidaying with our kids and friends. Being able to rent a home like this was just the icing on the cake. The house was everything and more than the website said it was. Being able to come home and relax after long days, either in the hot tub or laying on the couch...was a great thing. We watched the fireworks one night from the hot tub. The kids really enjoyed that! I would recommend this to anyone! Thanks again Lori!

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Guest: Pam Jorgenson (British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/30/08 Review Submitted: 12/30/08

Thanks for a wonderful stay, Lori. You were so easy to get a hold of, and were very professional with all the details of our stay. We found the house and yard a lovely retreat after a long day of sight-seeing. And for a group with two young children and four adults it was so much better than a hotel. We have recommended the place to our friends, and would definitely come again.

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Guest: Richard G. (Danville, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/21/08 Review Submitted: 12/21/08

We had a great time at this house with our 3 children. We also had my brother visit with his 2 children and later my sister-in-law with her 3, and there was plenty of room. The house is well-appointed with furniture and TVs in every room. The backyard is spacious and the tiki bar w/BBQ is a really nice touch. We spent every night relaxing in the *huge* hot tub after a day at Disneyland. The house is in a good location; quiet family neighborhood at the end of a long cul-de-sac. We ended up driving to Disneyland and parking, just because of the young children, but it's walkable. Overall, it's a great place for 1-2 families and makes for a great place to stay near Disneyland. Highly recommend.

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Guest: Tomm Johnson (San Jose California)
Date of Stay: 09/08/08 Review Submitted: 09/08/08

I loved the home! It was our first vacation in five years and alos our first with our young children, 2.5 years and six months. We did some traveling around but spent alot of time at home in the yard and in the jacuzzi. Everything was great. Lori had taken care of everything we needed ie a crib etc and was always available to help with plans. I can't say enough good things about the home!

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Guest: Novareza
Date of Stay: 09/07/08 Review Submitted: 09/06/08

THIS COMMENT WAS HAND WRITTEN IN OUR GUEST BOOK IN OUR HOME : Thank you for providing outstanding accommodation for our family during our wedding. My mom, brother and relatives are thrilled with your service and attention to detail. If anytime in the future we will need accommodation we will definitely contact you first. As renters, your house has given us unforgetable lifetime memories. Hope to see you soon and thanks again. July 20 - 31st 2008

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Guest: Casey Cooper (Cedar Park, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 07/26/08

This was our first "real" family vacation with our 2 year old twins, and we had a wonderful experience. Without the house, it would have been impossible to manage two toddlers, and still have the relaxing and enjoyable experience that we had. The home was set up perfectly for a family, was extremely clean, and beautifully decorated. I have no complaints whatsoever, and when we return to Disneyland in a few years, we will definitly stay here again. It was literally a mile or two from the park, and 15 min. from the beach. Couldn't have been better...thanks!!

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Guest: Cynthia Berumen (Los Angeles, CA.90023)
Date of Stay: 07/17/08 Review Submitted: 07/17/08

This house is very beautiful and roomy, my family and i loved staying here. Lori was very nice and made us feel like family, she was also a wonderful tour guide, she knew all the good places to eat and to beach at. I recomend staying here, you will feel like you are at home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/15/08 Review Submitted: 07/15/08

We stayed in this house July 5-13. It was perfect for us. There were 6 of use there; 4 adults and 2 kids, and we had plenty of room. It is in a very quiet neighborhood, and is just a few minutes from Disneyland. The owner is great to work with, and the house truly does live up to the pictures.

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