Parents with 2 babies away from home

Guest: sunseeker (Chico, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

This neat little cottage was exactly what we were looking for: close to the beach, practical and super clean, safe and convenient for small children. It is remarkable how well it is designed and furnished. We felt immediately at home and found all we needed to keep the family routine going away from home. That said, it would be fair to mention that the second bedroom and bathroom is walk-through - it was no problem for us as a family but might be for other parties. We enjoyed sitting on the steps outside the living room, playing on the lawn shaded by banana trees, dining outside. We could walk out to the beach at moment's whim. We enjoyed cafes and restaurants at Mission Bay Drive. Unfortunately the closest Ralph's supermarket is not very good and we did not find any other place nearby to buy food for cooking. The owner promptly helped us with all we needed nad made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next year.

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

Dream cottage for everyone!

Guest: Justine (Glendale, Az)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

My family and I stayed at the beautiful cottage during our Easter vacation. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a safe, fun, and relaxing getaway. Rose was very professional and very nice she answered all my questions in a timely matter. The cottage is in a great location just steps away from the ocean and bay. I can't wait to go back again! Thank you Rose for everything!

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

Great location!

Guest: Manish (Vernon, British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

My family and I enjoyed our experience in San Diego. Perfect location as close to the beaches, Sea World and many other tourist attractions. My 3 year old and 1 year old loved it. We'll be back! Thanks.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

Guest: Ron (Las Vegas, NV)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

July 2-9 at this awesome beach house with the grandchildren was full of memories and fun. My daughter kept asking how I found such a great place. She is President of a Moms Playgroup, and will be recommending your property to all. Thank your Frank and Rose for having everything and anything we needed. The photos aid it all, and they were correct. The grandchldren are 1 & 3, so their safety was our number one concern. Your highchair, stroller, kid's buckets, boogie boards,and latching gate we very welcomed. We felt so safe. Went to the ocean and the bay daily. Being a holiday week, the parking place was priceless. We can't wait to come again next year. Thanks again. Ron and Pam Las Vegas, Nevada

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

We can't wait to come back!

Guest: karenfixe (Redlands, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11 Review Submitted: 07/08/11

I'd never rented a house/beach house before and I was a little nervous. We were in love from the moment we got to the house! Rose thought of everything a family would need for a vacation rental - including the drawer with scissors/pens/post-its. We were so comfortable that we felt like vacation started the moment we got there. The backyard was my 3 yr old sons' favorite feature. My husband and I loved how we didn't have to pack beach toys, chairs, towels, etc. The listing and pictures are accurate and the property was so clean and well-maintained. Rose was always available by phone or email if we had any questions. My family were already asking when we could come back next summer - before our vacation was over! We will definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone wanting a getaway - with or without kids!

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

Wonderful Getaway!

Guest: Cindy (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 04/21/11

The beach cottage was in a great location, close to the ocean, bay and many restaurants. Everything was extremely clean and the kitchen had all the supplies we needed. Having two young children, the yard was so nice to have! Rose was very helpful and replied quickly to any questions we had. I would certainly recommend this property and would love if our family could return for another vacation sometime in the future!

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

Dream Cottage

Guest: al (Lake Oswego Oregon )
Date of Stay: 03/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/20/11

Our two teenage girls fell in love with the cottage and called it "their dream place to live". They roller bladed, rode bikes, swam at the beach and the bay, walked and had a great time.. Lots to do and could walk everywhere...Thanks for a great week..

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

Spring Break Paradise

Guest: Denise Dozah (Casper, WYO)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

The beach cottage is a perfect getaway for friends and families alike. It was a needed retreat for my friend and me. We walked the beach, biked around Mission Bay, dined at the many fine restaurants walking distance away, and relaxed on the sunny patio while the hummingbirds fed on the many beautiful flowers around the cottage. Rose is a wonderful host and supplies the cottage with everything and anything you would need. The cottage is meticulous and is decorated as you would expect a beach house to be. We are return guests, so I guess that speaks for itself!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Spring Break Holiday

Guest: M&D (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

We spent a week of our spring break in this cottage and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was perfect for our family of four. It was our first time renting a place like this for a week without seeing it first, so we were very thankful that it was such a good experience! It was very clean, and we loved the beach decor. :) The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking, and it was great to have the beach towels, chairs & boogie boards for our trips to the beach. It was awesome to be so close to both the ocean and the bay. The bay was great on days when it was a bit breezy, because it was more sheltered and it never seemed to be as busy as the ocean beach; and the sunsets on the ocean were amazingly beautiful to see. It was wonderful to be a 5-minute drive to Sea World and about 20 minutes to the San Diego Zoo. The description and photos of the cottage and location were accurate, and when I emailed Rose with any questions I had, she was very prompt in replying. We would love to stay in this cottage again, if we ever get the chance, and have recommended it to others.

Owner response:Hi Mark & Denise, I just read your input on your stay at my cottage, I just want to say thank you so much for such a great response on your stay. It really means a lot to me that your experience was so good! All the best, Rose Olvera

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

First Family Vacation

Guest: Erin (Gilbert, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

My family rented the house for a week in July for our first family vacation. The house is beautiful and had everything that we needed. Even a pack n play for my daughter. It was so nice to feel like you never left home. The location is perfect. You truly have the best of both worlds with the bay and beach so close to the house. We would walk down to the bay at night and watch the firework show from Sea World. One of the best parts of the house for us was the gated yard with grass, something that is rare in the neighborhood, but a must have with a toddler. My daughter loved playing in the grass with all her toys. I cant express how happy I am that we found this house. This house helped make our first family vacation one that I will remember forever. We have already planned our vacation for next year.

Owner response:Thank you Erin for such a great review! I feel so good that you had a memorable time at my home. All the best, Rose Olvera ;-)

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