Very relaxing home

Guest: Jean Harlow (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/01/09

I spent 5 days at this home with my parents, and very much enjoyed this place. Kelly (the owner) only recently put this place up for rental, so there are not many reviews, but if you look at her other properties, she gets great ratings at all her places. The layout out the home is such that when you walk in the front door all the bedrooms are to the right, down a very short hallway. To the immediate left is the kitchen, and beyond that the laundry area, and beyond that the garage. Going straight ahead is the living room, and looking to the left one can see the dining room, and beyond that the pool room. There are many doors and sliding doors that can be left open for a very open look or closed if you want privacy, some want to sleep while others watch tv, etc. The property was clean and well maintained. There was a booklet describing various eateries, attractions, rules of the house that were very helpful. The keys we got for the house had a discount card on them for buying groceries at Ralphs. The pool was fun (correction--VERY fun), but to keep peace with the neighbors people can't use the pool after 9pm. The house is in a quiet residential neighborhood, almost a cul-de-sac. The policy says that on the last day people need to leave by 10:30am, but we worked it out with her so we could leave at 2pm. Also when you leave you are expected to have the kitchen items (ie. glasses, plates) put away or in the dishwasher, and also to wash and dry the used bath towels. Oh, I never asked, but I couldn't find a phone anywhere. We had cell phones, and didn't notice until the last day, and so I didn't have a chance to ask the owner about it. Also, our computer didn't have the ability to get Wi-fi, but you can connect an internet cable to the Wi-fi and get the Internet. Let's see, anything else? Yes. I would recommend this to friends and family, and I also hope to rent this place again sometime, only for a longer time, such as 10-14 days. Hope these observations, and my recommendation, are helpful.

Owner response:Jason, Thank you for offering up a layout of the house. I believe you may have done a better job than I did in my description. You are right, we don not have a phone at the house as most of the guest use their cell phones. We do offer the use of a personal cell phone to our international guests or others who require it. We also ask that guests do not use the pool after 9:00 pm as the house is in a nice and quiet residental neighborhood. We want to be respectful to our wonderful neighbors. I'm so glad we were able to get you booked into this house and that you enjoyed it so much. You and your family were fantastic guests and we would love to have you stay with us again. Warmest regards, Kelly

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great owner and beautiful house

Guest: Lily (Huntington Beach)
Date of Stay: 01/18/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

This house was beyond what we have expected. If you have a family with young kids, this house has a closet full of toys and a bunk bed with a twin size bed in one room. My daughter was in heaven! We asked for a crib to be set up ahead of time, and I had a portable crib all ready for my baby. Also, the owner, Kelly, is there for you every step of the way. She replies back to you right away with any questions you may have. I've gotta say..Kelly made my stay at this house even better! Couldn't have been more satisfied!!

Owner response:Hi Lily, I'm glad we could accomodate you on short notice. Happy the kids enjoyed their stay-I hope your nanny did too. Please come back anytime! Warmest regards, Kelly

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers.

WOW!!!

Guest: Liza (Roseville, Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/05/12 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

We just got back from a very short vacation... The place was amazing!! You feel at home almost instantly. There were 10 of us, 2 adults and 8 teenagers between 13-18... We were all very comfortable and we all absolutely loved the place. The bed in the master bedroom was so comfy...I had a good night's rest every night. (I'm now considering buying a new bed for my own house!) Kelly was so easy to work with...always available and she's provided everything you would ever need (really!). The place is a very close drive to Disneyland, grocery, Starbucks (less than 5 minutes)... We would LOVE to go back there...hopefully when it's warmer so we can use the giant pool. Check it out for yourself!! You won't regret it!!!

Owner response:Hi Liza, It was a quick trip for you. You were in and out and I couldn't even tell. Thank you for taking such nice care of the home. I hope you had enough time to visit all the colleges your son may attend. The house is centrally located so it makes it easy to visit a few different ones in a day. Yes, please come back in the warm weather, the pool is really inviting. Warmest regards, Kelly

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

Wonderful Family Home

Guest: ADCY (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

I booked Kelly’s home for the last week of November 2011 for a big family vacation: me and my family (including our 3 year old and 6 month old), my sister and her family (including their 8 and 4 year old), and our parents. It was so nice to find a home that we could enjoy together. The children had a lot of fun being together in such wonderful, big space: this is a ranch style bungalow home with a wonderful yard and very kid-friendly set up. Kelly had everything we needed to feel at home for the week: fully equipped kitchen for cooking; clean and well working appliances; laundry; a very clean home; and most importantly - clean and functional toys for the children! The parents and grandparents also had a wonderful time, feeling safe and comfortable with the children playing freely ‘at home’. We were even able to invite our local relatives over for dinner one night and enjoy even more family time. Kelly was a wonderful person to work with. She was very prompt in responding to our hundreds of questions as our holiday got closer. She was also very professional in managing the administrative aspects of renting her home – good paper trail; very clear rental agreement; and very good at keeping the communication open. We also wanted to experience “Black Friday” shopping while we were there and Kelly gave us some wise advice, along with some advertisements and shopping/store maps she collected for us! We also visited Disneyland while we were in Orange County – which literally was minutes away. This made it very easy and convenient for us, having little children and making very short drives home after long days at the park. The home was situated in a very quiet and nice neighborhood, and it was very easy to find grocery stores, other stores, and the freeways to get around. We would definitely stay at Kelly’s home again. The children have a lot of fun memories staying there (including picking oranges in the backyard for their snack every day!). We also had fun waiting for and watching a hummingbird that came every morning at the same flower while we ate breakfast. We recommend Kelly’s home to any family who is looking for a clean, safe, family-friendly place to stay while vacationing in the Orange County area! Thanks Kelly for a great stay! ADCY & Family Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Owner response:Hi Aniela, It was so great to have you! I wasn't sure if you could brave "Black Friday" here, glad you were able to go home with some discounted goodies. The kids sounded like they had fun. I certainly try to make sure the houses have lots of toys for the kids. Things that will keep them playing for a long time are best ;) We welcome you back any time. Happy New Year! Warmest regards, Kelly

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

Excellent home. Even better owner.

Guest: Jason and Family (Missouri)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Kelly - Thank you for sharing your wonderful property with my family. The home was excellent! Very spacious, yet many ways to divide up privately for larger groups. The home itself is a beautiful blend of California character with modern touches in the right places. My 2 yr old son loved the play room stocked with toys. My parents enjoyed the back yard and patio area on the perfect evenings. The pool table and games led to spirited family competition. Great neighboorhood, very close to Disneyland, and a short drive to many other destinations including beaches. Kelly was excellent to work with. Very understanding and accommodative of our vacation needs. She was very accessable and quick to respond to our questions. Rent with confidence!

Owner response:Hi Jason, I wish you were able to use the pool on your visit. Sometimes you get lucky and get summer weather in November. Unfortunately it came a week after you left. Anyway, I'm happy to hear you had a great time at Disney and that your little guy was able to find the toy closet so quickly. Thank you for taking such nice care of our home and please come and visit again soon. Happy Holidays! Warmest regards, Kelly

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

Great Vacation Home!!

Guest: Rae M. (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

This home is everything it claims to be and more. Kelly has done a wonderful job on the interior and the services she provides. My family of 2 adults and 4 teenagers, were all impressed with the home, pool, yard and the proximity to all the local attractions. Kelly operates the home as a hotel with all the necessities required so I didn't have to pack a bunch of extra toiletries, etc. All the information she left for us made the stay that more pleasurable and I can definitely say should we return to the area, I will be looking to book one of Kelly's homes before considering any others. Thanks for the wonderful vacation time in California Kelly!!

Owner response:Hi Rae, What great guests, we hardly knew you were there! Glad we were a hit with the teens. I bet they loved the gigantic pool. I try to make sure we have all the toiletries you would need for your stay, so you don't have to pack a lot or carry bottles on the plane. Just a few less things to worry about...Thanks again Rae, you are welcome to stay in any of our houses on your next Southern California vacation. Warmest regards, Kelly

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Awesome vacation home!

Guest: MH (Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

This house is one of kind! When I first looked at the pictures online, it looks like an older home so I didn't expect much. However, as soon as I walked inside the house for the first time, I was blown away by how big, beautiful, and open it is. There are beautiful windows are around the house so it is very open no matter what room you're in, you will have a view. The house is so updated, clean and very cozy. Our group has a total of 10 people visiting here from Australia and everyone was just so shocked at how beautiful it is and how organized and ready everything is. Kelly, the owner, is the best of the best. She has thought of everything. The welcome letter will tell you how everything works and where everything is and the binder included all the direction to everywhere!!! Everything is ready to use, the bed, the kitchen, big flash screen TV, games for the kids, strollers for baby, ...you really don't need to bring anything from home. We all feel right at home! It is like we're in a luxury hotel with our own private pool . And the pool is HUGE! the backyard is also beautiful and relaxing with all the lounge chairs around the pool, it is a perfect place to relax after a long day at Disneyland. We wish we had more time to relax at the house instead of running around all the amusement park. We will definitely come back here more often! Oh the best part, is that we could watch the firework right in front of the lawn!!! Can't wait until next time. Thank you for everything Kelly and thanks for being flexible. You're great to work with and thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us! I highly recommend this house to all my friends and relatives! Cheers! MH

Owner response:Hi Maggie, So glad everyone had such a great time. The house was certainly big enough to hold your group. I hope they made a little spending money on their Vegas trip too. I realize that you don't come to California to stay cooped up in a house all day. I just try to make sure you have everything you need to be comfortable, entertained and relaxed when you are at the house. Have a wonderful rest of your year and we hope to have you back! Warmest regards, Kelly

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Excellent vacation home

Guest: Cindy H. (Harker Heights, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 10/09/11

This house is FABULOUS!!! It had plenty of room for our 5 kids and my parents. My kids would rather stay at the house than the local amusement parks. The house was exactly as it was described. The best part was all the extras that were in the house. There was a double stroller that was perfect for our 2 and 3 yr old. That was perfect to take to the parks. The pool was HUGE! I would recommend heating it, even in the summer. Its so big and the weather is a little cooler than what we are acclimated to. Kelly is an Awesome home owner. She was very easy to get in touch with and she answered all of our questions promply. One of the bonus items that helped out a lot was the binder of all the directions, coupons, and recommendations. I would HIGHLY recommend renting this property. We will definitely rent this house again when we come to So. Cal.

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Felt like a home away from home

Guest: Leah (Vancouver Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

I can't say enough good things about this Island Oasis. Kelly was a joy to deal with and the house was fully equipped with everything you could ever need. There were 4 adults and 2 kids on our trip and it the house made it so wonderful. Nothing like coming home to a nice dip in the pool after a long day a Disney. Then watch the fireworks from your own front yard!!! If you are thinking of renting this property you will not be disappointed!!! Close to everything and truly inviting. Thanks so much Kelly!!

Owner response:Hi Leah, Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad you had a great time. I hope you have recovered from amusement park overload. It's nice to go back to the house to get away from all the people, isn't it? That's why we call it it the Island Oasis. The giant pool and wide open house instantly relaxes you. Have a great rest of the year and we hope you'll be coming to stay with us again soon! Warmest regards, Kelly

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.

My family is going to make this an annual vacation

Guest: Margie from Clovis, CA. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/10/11

My family and I stayed at this beautiful home during our vacation to Disneyland. It was a beautiful, clean, up-to-date home in a clean quiet neighborhood. My family said it was the most relaxing vacation ever. The owner was so gracious in leaving us an extra air mattress and were available instantly when I needed their service. I would highly recommend this beautiful home My family is going to make this an annual vacation home. We cooked our meals, did our laundry. So much money saved. Kelly the owner thought of everything. It truly is like walking out of your home and into our home again. It was amazing to me how much she provides for everyone to enjoy vacation and save money at the same time. The pool is hugh and clean! We had a blast. We even had a barbecue one night since there is a nice setup to barbecue. landscaping is beautiful. The kitchen with the beautiful granite counters was my favorvite. Lots of counter space. Lots of eating area. inside and out. My family is still talking about that vacation. We wish it was already June so we can enjoy that beautiful home again. We spent more time at the house than we did at the park. Next time we are not getting the 3 day hopper. to Disneyland. It was a waste since everyone wanted to hang out at the house. The kids played pool in the pool room, swam, played games she provides., etc. etc. I highly recommend this home.

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