Paradise revisited

Guest: Helen Horton (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 01/08/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

Just returned from our third glorious visit to Walls of Glass-- each time we walk through the door it feels like we're coming home -- everything's waiting and ready, and the now familiar adventure can't come along fast enough-- have already booked for 2013! Don, you've thought of everything, vacationers have to bring only themselves, suitcases, and the desire to relax, walk along the beach, watch the surf from the expanded deck, BBQ at sunset (or whenever) or visit the fine restaurants in the Malibu area. You've truly created a awesome "home away from home" for your lucky visitors -- thank you so much!!! H&B

Owner response:Thank you Helen and Barry for your third visit followed with your third positive guest review. I try hard to provide a great vacation experience and "repeat offenders" (vacationers who return for another visit)is quite a meaningful compliment. Thanks again for the positive guest review and for being a "three peat" "repeat offender," Don Tollefson

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Another Wonderful Stay

Guest: Mike (Pomona, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

My wife and I just got back from our second visit to "Walls of Glass" and had another wonderful time. It is a great setting with amazing views and I'd heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic retreat. The place was clean, well-appointed and very comfortable. Our stay featured long walks on the beach, meals prepared in the well-equiped kitchen, a visit to the farmer's market in nearby Santa Monica, reading books by the fire and on the balcony, looking out over the ocean to see birds, seals, dolphins, and even humpbacked whales, as well as amazing sunsets. We're locals and find this a great way to "get away" without going too far. Don, you have a great place and we hope we'll have the chance to visit again next year.

Owner response:Thanks Michael. A couple of things. First, nothing recommends a vacation rental more highly than the return of a previous vacationer. So thank you very much. Second, you saw a humpback whale? Since 1987 I have never sighted a whale. I sometimes get inquiries about whale sightings and I always have to admit, a whale sighting is "highly unlikely." Having spotted a humpback whale, you hit the marine life jackpot. Good for you, Don

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

4th Time's A Charm!

Guest: Carol and Keith (Southwest)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

Our fourth stay and the first in winter. Just terrific! Weather was warm, the ocean beautiful and the apartment spotless as always. We met Don this time as he was installing a new TV and enlarging the deck. He is such a lovely person. We appreciate that he is consistently upgrading the place. The improved deck and new railing look great and we are looking at our calendar to see when we may be able to return. Don is amazingly considerate and conscientious and responsive. He always wants his guests to have the best time possible. We saw so many seals and dolphins (or are they porpoises?) swimming by as we sat and gazed at the ocean. A real treat and another great vacation. Thanks Don!

Owner response:Thanks Keith and Carol for your fourth visit to "Walls of Glass." You're right. I'm willing do whatever it takes to make the vacation experience here the best possible. Sometimes my vacationers come from Europe, Australia or other faraway places. Vacationers who have saved for years for what they anticipate as a "once in a lifetime" vacation experience. But, I rely on the property to satisfy their expectations. It's well sited location on Big Rock Beach. It's 55' of oceanfront. The large expanses of ocean facing glass and the marine life that always seems to provide a show. In any event, I am honored that you are "fourth time repeat offenders."

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

November vacation at Walls of Glass

Guest: Brian (Lancaster CA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

We enjoyed a great week at Walls of Glass in November! The new furniture was obvious as soon as we walked in. Our second visit and all was just like we remembered and as advertised. The local attractions we enjoyed were all at Walls of Glass: walking on the beach, sunsets on the deck, reading & playing guitar, home cooked dinner with friends. Just felt great to slow down and and relax. Don has thought of everything a visitor could want or imagine (okay, we're fussy & brought our own coffee maker), and other visitors have also left behind items we found useful. I would highly recommend Walls of Glass to anyone looking to experience the calming sights & sounds of the Pacific ocean. We have already booked our next visit for May 2012 - two weeks this time! Thanks again for making us feel at home, Don! Brian & Diane Lancaster CA

Owner response:Thanks Brian for posting a great guest comment posting. You are one of a cadre of "repeat offenders" who are chosing to return to "Walls of Glass" for repeat vacations. I think as the saying goes, "this is the ultimate reference." I thank you and hope your next vacation works out as well as this one did. Don

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+.

Almost like a dream!

Guest: Ginny (Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

This beach house has the most beautiful view imaginable! We loved watching the dolphins & seals several times a day, loved cooking with an ocean view, & took advantage of the high speed wi-fi in this gorgeous spacious place with every amenity available for comfort. We had nightly fires in the fireplace (brought our own Duraflame logs), spent some time on the beach & parking space was always available. Even the seagulls are friendly & ate from our hands. Don - thank you for answering every question I had before we arrived! It was a pleasure!! 3 sisters & a dog had a blast!

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

EXCELLENT VALUE + AMAZING LOCATION!!!

Guest: Richard_Toronto (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/09/11

Well kept, every amenity, excellent location and very nice owner. I will have to return in the very near future.

Owner response:Thanks Richard and Anne. I'm particularly honored by your positive guest comment since you are "repeat offenders" (vacationers returning for another vacation). I look forward to your next visit. Don

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

Outstanding

Guest: Wendy (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

Everything about this rental was easy and painless - from our initial inquiry for information, through the booking process, right to the security deposit refund. The property itself was amazing! Fantastic location, Walls of Glass is exactly as shown in the pictures, very clean (you would never know someone had just moved out earlier in the day) and very comfortable. Particularly appreciated was the can of coffee right beside the maker (we replaced it before we left), the binoculars, the tide clocks , the wifi access and the personalized welcome information. Walls of Glass served as our home base for a week in SoCal - what a pleasure and so convenient to return here every day after sightseeing trips to Santa Monica, Hollywood and Universal Studios. Loved watching the seals every morning while sipping coffee on the balcony. We only managed to catch low tide once during our stay but had the opportunity to explore the tidal pools with starfish and sea anemone. Hopefully we can return some day soon - thank you Don for such a memorable experience!

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

Great Vacation

Guest: Patrick (Germany)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/11

We are a family of four and spent one week at "wall of glass". It was a really great vacation for us and our two sons. The oceanview is overwhelming, even being in bed you could watch dolphins.Staying there with two teenagers we enjoyed the private beach and the 3 TVs with more than 900 channels and highspeed internet. It's a perfect place to relax, but also for exploring Los Angeles! The property is well maintained and the owner is very, very helpful in answering questions. At your arrival you find a personal letter with all information you need and a lot of recommendations for activities und restaurants!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

This rental was fantastic!

Guest: Chris F. (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

It took me a bit of time to getting to writing this review, but I knew I must do it because the rental was fantastic. My wife and I plus our 1 year old stayed at the walls of glass in May of 2011. It was very easy to find being right on the PCH. The unit makes a great first impression when you walk in, because the "walls of glass" are right in front of you and all you see and hear is the ocean. The rental was furnished nicely and had plenty of room for our son to crawl around. The view of the ocean is incredible. We only had 1 issue with our stay and honestly for us it was not a big deal. When we got to the unit all of the bedding on all 3 beds was soaking wet. I think that in a rush to make the beds the bedding was put on perhaps just out of the washer or without adequate time to dry. This was easily solved by tossing them in the fantastic full size dryer that was in the garage. Other than that we had no issues. Don was very accommodating. He has really thought of everything. He even rushed over within hours of us being there to bring us a pack and play. We will definitely stay there again!

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

Our Third Visit in Two Years!

Guest: Carol & Keith (New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/09/11

We make an annual summer trip to Malibu and the beach house is always wonderful. Recent bath renovations were a surprising treat and the new furniture was superbly comfortable. We are going for a fourth stay in just a few months -- a wintertime first. Everything about this beach house suits us and we've threatened to barricade ourselves in and never leave. That, however, might get us barred for life and we just can't risk it. Don is a tremendously responsive owner and we've never lacked for anything. Thanks, Don!

Owner response:Keith, It's always a pleasure to have you and with this Christmas visit you will become my number one "repeat offender" with four vacation visits. Thank you. Don

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