Rental Property

Guest: Cyndy S. (Cocolalla, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

This was a first time experience for my family. It was in a great location and we enjoyed our stay. We made use of all that was available to us. We were a family of 4 adults and 2 children 8 & 14yrs of age.The beach access was easy to and from our condo and we made use of the BB Q area several times. The pool and hot tub were very clean and a fun and safe place for our family. I hope to travel this way again knowing how much we all enjoyed our stay.

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

PEACEFUL TIME AWAY

Guest: RZZZIE (ARIZONA)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11 Review Submitted: 06/17/11

We had a wonderful time here 4 kids and 2 adults. Not to mention our friends (family of 5) were in the downstairs condo so we ended a large group and had a great time. The view from the balcony was gorgeous. I loved the fact of being able to sit out there with a beverage & enjoy the sounds of the ocean. We found the condo & the grounds to be very neat and clean. Yes there's lots of rules posted but it is only for our benefit to have an enjoyable & peaceful vacation. Gerry the owner was very nice to work with from beginning til end. Thanks again Gerry for sharing your wonderful condo. Hope to be back soon. The Ramirez family (from the boiling AZ)

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

great place to stay!

Guest: motherof6 (south jordan, UT USA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

We had a nice time staying at this condo. My children are young and had a great time there. we really enjoed being right on the beach and going to the pool everyday! The kitchen was well stocked and easy to cook a few meals in. We also used the grills a lot. We were thankful for the beach chairs and the body boards in the closet. We hadn't planned on doing laundry, but the washer ans dryer were so easy to use that we did a couple small loads each day. The beach was nice and clean and we felt safe there with our 6 children, however it isn't as nice as other CA beaches.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Imperial Beach Condo

Guest: Sun Seeker (Cody, Wyoming)
Date of Stay: 04/19/11 Review Submitted: 05/04/11

The condo itself was in good condition, it was convenient for us and all the activities that we did while in San Diego. It was a little musty smelling, but I think that that is to be expected especially because of the humidity that close to the beach. Our family enjoyed the use of the grills by the pool, and the hot tub, but the pool was not very warm, and you advertise "heated pool". We were a little overwhelmed at all of the rules and fines that are charged for any infractions taking place on property, and are understanding that it is to protect the property, owners etc..etc...but they were everywhere, and almost made you feel threatened!! We traveled with small children and teens and were afraid for them to make a peep or get out of our sights for fear of being "fined". I think the owners or management company need to supply the units that are being rented with brooms and vaccums as our unit had none, and was difficult to keep clean especially after walking the beach or just the neighborhood. We eventually borrow a broom from one of the other units being cleaned, and the crew was very reluctant to let us use the broom, and asked us if they could borrow "our vaccum" which we did not have. All in all, it was good, and we would possibly return, but would make sure the weather was better, as we had a few cold cloudy days which put a damper on our beach activities.

Owner response:There are now two vacuums in the Master Bedroom closet one an upright for the carpet and one a new canister for the wood floors. There is a broom and dustpan in the closet to the right of the entry. They do tend to disappear with the cleaning crew from time to time.. But I check every Saturday in summer and they have been there when I looked. A call or stop in at the office on premis will quickly remedy any missing items.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Vamily vacation while Hubby at the Convention

Guest: Monica (LA)
Date of Stay: 01/17/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

This is the place to stay if you want to be right on the water. My family two boys, husband and I spent 7 relaxing days and nights here in January 2011. My husband attended a convention downtown days and here every evening with a three day weekend on the weekend. The condo is so comfortable. The beds are soft and luxurious. The place was clean. No better place to unwind and relax. The boys and I boogie boarded three days. The waves were awesome. Water cold but we rented wet suits downstairs. We walked down the beach about 1/2 mile to the north early in the morning picking up shells and sand dollars. We loved it! On the weekends the whole family went to the Zoo and Sunday at the owners recommendation we went to Balboa Park. Saw the street magicians and visited the country houses...great for the boys! Husband had no problem with traffic going downtown in the morning. We loved it!! Monica

Owner response:Thanks, Lots of folks whose significant-other is attending a convention stay with us in the off season. Gerry

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

Great Family Vacation

Guest: Monica (LA)
Date of Stay: 01/17/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

This is the place to stay if you want to be right on the water. My family two boys, husband and I spent 7 relaxing days and nights here in January 2011. My husband attended a convention downtown days and here every evening with a three day weekend on the weekend. The condo is so comfortable. The beds are soft and luxurious. No better place to unwind and relax. The boys and I boogie boarded three days. The waves were awesome. Water cold but we rented wet suits downstairs. We walked down the beach about 1/2 mile to the north early in the morning picking up shells and sand dollars. We loved it! On the weekends the whole family went to the Zoo and Sunday at the owners recommendation we went to Balboa Park. Saw the street magicians and visited the country houses...great for the boys! Husband had no problem with traffic going downtown in the morning. We loved it!! Monica

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

Great vacation!!!

Guest: Bubbas (California)
Date of Stay: 09/26/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

This was a great place to stay...yes so all the bbq's were not working ah well we really didn't starve. Really hate to write tons of good things about it, cuz although we have never stayed in IB for vacation we think it might be our new favorite place and alot less crowded and commercialized like some of the beaches we usually stay at in San Diego. The condo was great and although not luxury was so much better than hotels. The view amazing and the sound of waves from the living room-dining room area was wonderful. Gerry the owner was very easy to work with and answered my questions and concerns very timely. I really hope to make this a yearly trip...our grown children and grandson loved everything about the place. Lots of great in-expensive places to eat within short walking distance or you can drive 1-10 miles for lots of great places. We stayed during the heat wave in San Diego and the weather although warm was wonderful at the beach!!!

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

IB Condo

Guest: UCScooter (Davis, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

We had a great time in SoCal and partly due to the great location of the Condo. We were steps to the beach and could sit at the dining area and watch the waves. It is a short drive to Balboa park and less than an hour to the Wild Animal Park in Escondido. The beach at IB was very family oriented and quiet for the most part. Very easy to get to and from the Freeway and there are large grocery stores (as well as a few local shops with fresh wares) within 3 miles. I supplemented a few cooking items from home (griddle, mixer, large pans, sharp knives,etc) as I wanted to minimize having to go to restaurants (mission accomplished). 4 Bar-B-Ques were in the courtyard common area, but only two were functioning. Luckily it was a slow part of the season.

Recommended for:Families with young children.