'a Strand of Paradise'

• NOT a strand of paradise

  NOT a strand of paradise

  • Guest Michelle and John
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  After a long day of travel, we checked into our room to discover no hot water. We went out briefly that night to pick up some food and found we were locked out of our room when we returned. The coded locks had failed. Our phones and all our belongings were locked in the room. It was very cold that night and we had to knock on strangers doors until finally someone opened and agreed to help. They had to call around to locate the property manager and then wait for her to come and let us in. I contacted the owner, Tyler who assured me he would make it right financially. After our trip we waited an appropriate amount of time but he never credited us nor would he respond to our e-mail request for the same. The bed was also horribly uncomfortable. I grew up in the area and would not recommend this rental to anyone.

  Owner response: We tried everything possible to please this guest. Our manager was available and tended to their every need within 15 minutes for their entire stay. It wasn't until 2 weeks after these guests checked out that they tried to get a refund for their trip by disputing the charge with their credit card company (not a good way to handle things). We always try to do everything we can to make our guests happy. Take a look at our other reviews on VRBO, HomeAway, FlipKey or on Facebook!

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

• Exceeded Expectations

  Exceeded Expectations

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/28/12
  We planned to stay in a large beach house with 32 people, but after struggling to find just the right fit, we thought we had "settled" on this property. Boy were we wrong. The set up is perfect for a large family reunion type gathering. The main home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and some lounge area for kids to sleep. The 8 detached units provide for some privacy to couples, while still feeling close to the whole family. Half of the detached units are just big enough for two adults, while the other 4 units can sleep more. Each unit has a fridge, dishwasher, table, and microwave. Some of the units had fans, others did not, I would highly recommend bringing or buying a fan for your stay. The beach in front of the property is pretty narrow. Low tide provided 20 ft or so of beach, while high tide flooded us out. We actually liked the narrow beach. It was way less crowded and too convenient to consider moving closer to the pier. Another great feature of this property is the bikes, boogy boards, and surf boards that are available. They get their fare share of use, and may not be in the best condition, but it beats bringing or packing your own, IMHO. All and all we really enjoyed our stay! The owners were very informative and helpful when we asked questions, and gave us a lot of great recommendations.

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

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

• A Strand of Paradise

  A Strand of Paradise

  • Guest Dale
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/05/12
  We loved staying at The Strand. It served our family very well-some members needed privacy and separation, others enjoyed lots of togetherness. Everything was in order when we arrived and the rooms were spotless. The bikes and boards were especially nice to have. It was great being right at the waters' edge. Wi-Fi nice to have for maps and directions to grocery stores etc.

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

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

• A Real Vacation!

  A Real Vacation!

  • Guest Wendy
  • Date of stay 04/11/12
  • Review Submitted 04/24/12
  When we walked in my husband said it was worth every penny!! My kids said I did good!! We all had a great time. With a family of 6 including 3 young boys and 1 girl we had PLENTY of room to spread out. The one bedroom with 4 bunk beds was awesome! It was so big there was so much room. Also, I didn't have to worry about the boys running or yelling as there was nobody below us or on the side of us. The unit is steps from the beach. It was wonderful to hear the sounds of the ocean as we fell asleep. They also had a nice big TV and DVD player for the kids. Plenty of towels/linens/pillows as well. Also, there was wireless internet access. They also had all different size bikes available and some boogie boards. We were minutes away from Legoland-easy access to the 5 but if you don't want to drive you can walk to downtown for shopping or food and also an easy walk to the pier. Great vacation unit for our family and we would LOVE to come back! Also, Shannon was so great to work with. She was responsive via email and was flexible with our dates and all our other requests. Thank you again Shannon!

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

• Dream Honeymoon!

  Dream Honeymoon!

  • Guest Lindsey
  • Date of stay 10/25/10
  • Review Submitted 11/04/10
  We stayed here in October 2010. It was absolutely Amazing! Newly re-modeled. Everything is top of the line. We loved it! So beautiful! Walk right out on the beach. Perfect location! We walked to dinner every night. A lot of things to do in Oceanside. We are so thankful to the owners of this property! We will be back!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

• Our Beach Vacation (July 2010) on "A Strand of Paradise."

  Our Beach Vacation (July 2010) on "A Strand of Paradise."

  • Guest Justin & Kathleen
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 07/31/10
  We highly recommend this large beach condo (within walking distance to the pier and downtown). The master bedroom suite w/ private bathroom was a huge plus. The full size kitchen and large dining table (8 chairs) was great for our large group to eat or play cards. We brought our WII for the kids to use on the large flatscreen TV when they weren't playing on the beach. The beach was across the strand (one way street) and visable from the condo windows. All the condo's (including the two studio units rented by our parents) were newly renovated and decorated very tastefully with distinctive beach themes. The whole family enjoyed the beach cruisers, boogie boards and wet suits available (sizes youth 8 - men's 2x). The full size washer and dryer was also a huge plus. The onsite manager was fantastic and extremely helpful. We had the pleasure of dining and playing games with the owner's and thank them for sharing their wonderful beach condo's with our family! We will be back again next July!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

• Our family stayed here over the 4th of July 2010 ...

  Our family stayed here over the 4th of July 2010 ...

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 07/03/10
  • Review Submitted 07/16/10
  This 3 bedroom / 2 bath unit was very nice & met all of our expectations. Well equipped with towels & beach equipment (wetsuits; boogie boards; bicycles; etc). Beds were very comfy. This unit is far enough away from the pier so you have the beach outfront of the rental to yourself. And the pier is close enough for a nice walk. Watched Camp Pendleton fireworks from the pier! On site property manager was very helpful too. Would recommend this rental to friends & family.

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

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  During this stay the property was under previous ownership or management.

High Season  May 24- Aug 15 By The week only Sat-Sat.  $3,400 a week
Mid Season April 1st-May23 & Aug 16-Sept 30- $375 a night or $2,500 a week
*Low season Oct 1- March 31 $250 a night or $1,600 a week
* Excludes Holidays (Holidays prices are Mid season pricing)
**3 night minimum stay in Mid & Low Season

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.