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Loved sleeping to the music of the ocean

Guest: Kathleen & Bob from Hemet, CA (via guest book)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We had a great time with our 2 adult kids and 1 grand-daughter, age 3.5. We fed Charlie, the Pelican, mackerel given to us by the vendor on the pier. We loved watching the pelicans dive into the sea. We saw harbor seals, and dolphins. Enjoyed the Zoo, the jacuzzi, the workout room.yourcondoserved our needs very well. Loved sleeping to the music of the ocean. We really appreciated the stroller, high chair, beach cart, & crock pot. We'll be back! Thanks so much.

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Our 12th Year at North Coast Village

Guest: Charles & Joyce from Medina MN
Date of Stay: 03/15/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

This was the 12th year we have spent the month of March at North Coast Village, and it was our sixth year at Pelican Place. This lovely 2-story unit is perfect for entertaining overnight guests in the separate guest "suite'" which allows family & friends to stay with us and enjoy some privacy. Even though the weather this year was not as nice as in prior years (and the weather back home in Minnesota was unseasonably warm beyond our wildest dreams), we'll be back in March 2013!

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Our 7th winter sunshine break

Guest: Rod & Esta from Hillsboro OR
Date of Stay: 02/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

Our 7th winter sunshine break in this delightful condo! Every year it's homecoming with everything we need ready & waiting for us. For the 1st time we used the baby equipment for our visiting great-granddaughter. So easy on the traveling parents to have it already here. We'll be back next year.

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Loved the Pool and Jacuzzi

Guest: Harry & Angela from Columbia, MD
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We had a very nice time hosting our son and family, who are from La Crescenta, CA. The unit was very comfortable and the children (ages 6 &9) loved the pool & jacuzzi as well as LegoLand and Safari Park. We certainly would consider coming back next year.

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Perfect Place to Celebrate

Guest: Cami, Dave, Nate, Robbby from Carlsbad CA
Date of Stay: 12/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

It was a perfect place to celebrate Dave's 41st birthday. Your condo is the perfect West Coast getaway with subtle hints of the East Coast. We will remember sitting on the top balcony gazing at the stars and snuggled in a warm blanket. The luxury of falling asleep to the waves each night was awesome. The kids loved walking to dock, eating at Ruby's and meeting an incredibly friendly pelican who seemed to be taking his nightly stroll on the dock. The kids stood right next to him...

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Best Find for our Family

Guest: Beki & Rory from Parma Idaho
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We enjoyed our stay & this was the best find for our family. Thank You Very Much!

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Great Thanksgiving!

Guest: Gutknecht from Lincoln NE
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We enjoyed our stay! Nice weather. Great Thanksgiving!

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We will be back someday soon!

Guest: Crystal, Kristine, Kelley from Apple Valley CA
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We came here for a wedding & my birthday. We had such a great time! Love the view!!! Waking up to the sound of ocean waves & going to bed listening to the waves was the best ever! We love the beach! Wish we didn't have to go! The wedding was so beautiful! This condo felt like home! Everything we needed already here! Thank-you for letting us have a great place to stay !!!

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Great View!

Guest: A Family from Appleton WI & Nashville TN
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

Loved hearing the waves crash all night. Enjoyed our walks on the beach and morning coffee near the pier. Thank you for the first of many family vacations!

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Beautiful condo so thoughtfully outfitted.

Guest: Lauri & Diane from Arivaca AZ
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

Lovely stay in perfect proximity to the beach. We loved the views and sound of waves crashing all day & night (doors open for the music!). We saw sharks and dolphins hunting close to shore at sunset, on our last evening here. This morning, at breakfast, on the pier, we saw a thresher shark that had been caught an hour before-Wow! We drove to other beaches, but always came back here after a short while. When you're at the perfect beach, why leave? Thanks to Melinda who graciously smoothed out all

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The sound of the waves was really nice-Finn Age 9

Guest: Swan, Finn, Tom from Canberra Australia
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

This was our last four days in USA and we enjoyed being in such a lovely apartment. We saw dolphins, brown pelicans (they are white in Australia) and had lovely walks. We will recommend "Pelican Place" to our friends & family.

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Perfect View

Guest: Ruiz Family from Jahuarita Arizona
Date of Stay: 10/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

Thankyou for allowing us to stay. Everything was perfect,especially the view.

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What a great place!

Guest: Olson from Arizona (via in home guest book)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

We will be back next fall. Loved the location, we spent most of our time on the beach. You've stocked the place with everything we needed. Especially the stroller & boogie boards/beach toys were appreciated!

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Enough Space for All 5 of Us.

Guest: Jennifer, Eric, Matthew, Kayleen, Phat fr Seattle
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

Thank you for letting us stay at your amazing condo on the beach last minute! It is perfect! Just what our family needed. Truly a delightful vacation home in every way. All the necessary items needed and easy to find. And enough space for all 5 of us. We also enjoyed the familiar Monopoly game and enjoyed playing. Your condo is beautifully decorated down to the last touches.

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Guest: C&J from Medina, MN
Date of Stay: 03/01/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"This was the 11th year we have spent the month of March at North Coast Village, and it was our fifth straight year at Pelican Place. This lovely two-story unit is perfect for entertaining overnight guests in the separate guest "suite,? which allows family and friends to stay with us and enjoy some privacy. After enduring a harsh winter back in Minnesota, North Coast Village, with all of its amenities and gorgeous grounds, was the perfect place for our annual late-winter get-away. We hated to leave, but we'll be back in March 2012!" -from our FlipKey review system

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Guest: Chris from Oregon
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"The location and comfort of this condo have given us the perfect winter vacation for 6 years. The well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom and bathroom made it easy to have overnight guests. It's kid-friendly with baby and beach equipment, easy access to the beach, on-site swimming pool plus boardgames in the unit. Sitting on the deck with a cup of coffee, watching surfers and sea life is a favorite, too. Oceanside has the best beach in the county." -from our FK online review system, Melinda

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Guest: Kolby from Utah
Date of Stay: 12/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Just as expected" Enjoyed the location- many close "mom & pop" shopping and excellent dinning. 2nd time to complex- will return" -from our FK online review system, Melinda

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Guest: Lovebirds
Date of Stay: 11/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Best Wedding Location!" We booked the place mainly because we wanted to have our wedding ceremony on or near the beach in Oceanside and when we found the North Coast Village through Better Vacation Rentals, we knew this place would be perfect. The North Coast Village provided party room for our reception with a very reasonable price. The path from the party room drew us along the small waterfalls and the well maintained garden toward the ocean. We used the small area right outside the gate next to the ocean as our ceremony location which they have just finished putting the grass on the dirt area. Although we had the guests stand up because 70 chairs would not fit in the space, our ceremony went beautifully and dramatically with the view of the ocean as the background. The security guards were friendly and helpful. We also booked the condo room (Pelican Place C304) as a place to stay during the ceremony. We stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed the jacuzzi and the quietness. Other guests were nice and friendly. The condo room was clean and comfortable. However, we might think twice to pay again that much just for the room since there was no during-stay service (or you have to pay additional cost)." -from our FK online review system, Melinda

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Guest: Lydia from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Wish we had more time to enjoy all there was to do!" What a wonderful place for families. Perfect location. Loved watching surfers while drinking coffee on the patio in the mornings. So many amenities, nice to have the pack and play for our baby. Used Go Baby Go for the other baby equipment we needed. Few things were missing in the unit but would have been taken care of if we had requested. Tastfully decorated. Plenty of towels etc. The complex of North Coast Village really does have it all. I wish we had more time to enjoy the pools and beach. I can see the train noise bothering some, particularly in the summer when you have to leave the patio doors open. But the track runs along the ocean so if you want to be oceanfront...it's a compromise. Owner was great to deal with. She made it super easy and worry free for us. Definatley would come back for a future holiday. On a side note, anyone with young children should visit Legoland. Our 4 year old loved it! Only 10 minutes away from this property." -from our FK online review system, Melinda

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Guest: Barbara from Las Vegas
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""We loved the location so near to the water." Overall we really liked it. I did a lot of cooking and found the small kitchen rather inconvenient and we could have used a few more bath towels and wash cloths. The only problem we had is that the garbage disposal didn't work properly. Also, my husband had a package sent via Fedex and we never received it. Someone else must have gotten it. I would give the rental a B+." -from our FK online review system - note that I don't just show you the perfect reviews like some might! Fixed the garbage disposal as soon as told - Melinda

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Guest: Jim from Phoenix, AZ
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

æSimply Great !" We really enjoyed this property. It had one upstairs master bedroom, and another bedroom and bath downstairs. Each floor had a deck with a beach and ocean view, and the upstairs deck also had a table large enough for outdoor dining. The location was great, with the beach only a few hundred feet away, and many restaurant choices a short drive or a decent walk away. The Condo was nicely equipped with a compete kitchen, beach chairs, wireless internet, and a big flat-screen TV which had jacks for a video game. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. We plan to return soon !" ---Source: Our FlipKey online review system. - Melinda

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Guest: Evans Family from Nottingham England
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Uk Family Return" We visited C304 for the first time last year and loved it... So we came back this year for the full two weeks. Relaxing and very well located we could not have asked for more. The teenagers loved the new wifi and Melissa and the team at Better Vacation Rentals made the whole renting process a pleasure. We will return again..and again." -source: our FlipKey online review system - Melinda

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Guest: Baseball Mom from Vancouver, WA
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"Great stay, all we had hoped for. We could have used more bath towels. Please put ping pong balls in unit. Unit was very comfortable, well stocked, and had all the comforts of home." -from our FK online review system, Melinda (please note, we took care of the towels and ping pong balls immediately after finding out about the issue)

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Guest: kissambro from Las Vegas
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"Better Vacation Rentals is the only way to stay in Oceanside! Perfect getaway to beach with our family! Thanks for everything your staff did to help us. We learned how to use the Coaster Train to travel to beaches & events between Oceanside & San Diego. We can't wait to come back! We will only use Better Vacation Rentals because you make everything so easy & friendly." -source: Verified FlipKey online review system - Melinda

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Guest: Hoppy from Albuquerque, NM
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Wonderful location right on the ocean" This was our first time renting a condo rather than a hotel. Being in the hotel industry, I'm quite familiar with hotels and do greatly enjoy the comforts of home they offer, but this condo was like a hotel on steroids! Our unit had a beautiful view right off the balconies and the one off the master bedroom was used frequently for breakfast and late night relaxing. There was no a/C which was a point of concern for me, but sleeping was wonderful with the sliding doors open and within 5 minutes, no matter what time of day we returned to the condo, it cooled quickly with the windows & sliding doors open. The temperatures right near the ocean were moderate and the breezes fantastic. All the comforts of home were available including full kitchen, pools, hot tubs etc. It was great! We had a small problem with the TV as the directions available were not for that particular setup, but it was handled quickly with a phone call from the owners. I would definitely recommend this condo unit to anyone wanting an out of the ordinary place to stay with a great location and amenities. We had 3 adults and our 7 year old grandson and never felt crowded or confined and our grandson loved the beach being so close." -from our FK online review system, Melinda

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Guest: Gunnell Family from Perry, UT
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"This place was exactly what we were hoping for!" "This was our first big trip with our family. We were hoping for a fun relaxing time and thats exactly what we had. The condo was so inviting and fit our family perfectly. It was such a relaxing atmosphere. I loved the beach so close and sitting out on the patio at night was awesome. My kids enjoyed the pool, spa and game room. We definitely loved our trip and will be back again, if we have the chance" ---Source: Verified FlipKey online review system - Melinda

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Guest: JZ
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Family Get Away" We have an infant and a toddler and we really enjoyed our mini escape to the seaside! The condo was a wonderful "home away from home," complete with many ammenities that families with young children would appreciate (ie, highchair, portable cribs, strollers, & even books in the bedside table)!...wonderful! The North Coast Villiage grounds were an oasis by the sea & we all had a wonderful time swimming with our children in the pool and the hot tub. We strolled the beach & enjoyed dinner at the harbor and only wish we would have had more time there! Thank you so much for our opportunity to stay there. I had won this 2 nights stay through a charity event & I had saved it for over a year. How special for us to utilize this get away as a family :)" ---Source: Our FlipKey online review system - Melinda

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Guest: Ellis Family
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Great adventure" We had an awesome time at C304. The place was great. All the accomadations of hom. We were able to enjoy the Beach, swimming, golf, harbor walk, sunset, sunrise, gorgous views, and the Oceanside Pier. Our daughter turns 10 in Jan and was able to bring a few of her softball friends along for a great adventure. Thank You so much" ---Source: Our FlipKey online review system. - Melinda

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Guest: Andrea from Calgary
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"Great place for families!" We had a wonderful time at North Coast Village. Pelican Place was perfect for our family. The condo was clean and comfortable, with wonderful views of the ocean. We are looking forward to returning next year!" ---Source: Our FlipKey online review system. - Melinda

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Guest: Ron & Debbie from Las Vegas, NV
Date of Stay: 04/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"The condo was more than we expected and the resort looked like one you would find in Hawaii. Close to the beach, great amenities within the facility and the flat screen and surround sound was a plus. We will be coming back this summer.Condo well supplied with many extras." ---Source: Our FlipKey online review system. - Melinda

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Guest: Hanson
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"We had a great stay at Pelican Place. Everything was as expected and more. If we return to Southern California we will definitely stay there! We really liked the location, your on the beach, walking distance from Harbor shopping and dining, and a 40 minute drive from San Diego." --- Source: Our FlipKey online review system. - Melinda

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Guest: Snowbirds from Great Plains, OR
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"Perfect place for winter sun" This was our 4th year in this beautiful, well-furnished condo with 2 balconies overlooking the ocean. When the grandchildren visit for a few days, beach gear is waiting for them in the well-stocked closets. Every room has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished as if the owner prepared it for her favorite guest. Oceanside has a clean, family-friendly beach and harbor. San Diego and the interesting towns in-between are an easy drive of less than an hour. The commuter train is convenient and fun to use. So much to see and do but best of all is relaxing at the condo, smelling the fresh salt air and walking the beach. Personal Tip: You will have complete privacy but if you want to meet other vacationers, go to the coffee hours and potlucks. Interesting people with the latest ideas on what to see and do." ---Source: Flipkey online review system. - Melinda

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Guest: Kampfer Family
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 08/16/08

"We really enjoyed staying at Pelican Place! It was a great place to come and relax as a family. We really liked sitting out on the balcony and listening to the ocean. Great view. The game room was nice for our 10 yr old. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. We spent a lot of time on the beach, and caught a beautiful sunset cruise out of the harbor. We'll be back soon! Thanks so much for a great stay!"

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Guest: The Zints
Date of Stay: 07/13/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/08

"Arrived Thursday- beautiful place-great to spread out and relax. Nothing beats the beach & the family atmosphere. Kids ages 21-12 enjoyed! Eat on the balcony as much as you can. Great hearing the surf in the a.m. and p.m. Only thing missing is a family cat!"

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Guest: Mike & Patti from Phoenix, AZ
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

""Well appointed family accomodations" Very nicly appointed condo so close to the beach you can enjoy the sound of the surf! The condo was a hit with our kids and the upstairs master suite with it's own balcony was a great adult retreat. We could sit out on the balcony and watch the kids enjoy the beach. Don't miss the Thursday night street fair down the block! Bring your swim suits, stock the fridge and relax. We had tweens and teens and they all found something to enjoy; the beach, pool, game room, the harbor shops next door or the pier a short skate board away." --- Source: FlipKey online review system. - Melinda, Owner

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Guest: The Hill Family
Date of Stay: 06/10/08 Review Submitted: 06/09/08

"Hello - just wanted to say what a nice stay we had at your Oceanside condo #C304. It was perfect for a family of 4, and it was so great having all the extras available to us, such as the boogie boards, beach towels, umbrella, games, etc. etc. We also loved the ocean view from the decks and heated pool & hot tub. If we decide to return to that part of California, we'll certainly contact you again! Thanks again, The Hill Family."

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Guest: Muhlbauer Family
Date of Stay: 05/31/08 Review Submitted: 05/30/08

"Our 3rd year staying here. Another great week in paradise. The kids has a great time. Can't wait to do it again"

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Guest: The Jenkins
Date of Stay: 04/06/08 Review Submitted: 04/05/08

"What a marvelous place this is!!!! Shocked pleasure! We arrive harried and stressed; we left relaxed and alreading longer for our next adventure at Pelican Place in gorgeous Oceanside! Can't wait for next one...cheers."

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Guest: The Gaucks
Date of Stay: 03/31/08 Review Submitted: 03/30/08

"This was our eight March at North Coast Village and our second year at Pelican Place. The weather was the best we have ever had (and last year was great)! We enjoyed the new sofas and the new refrigerator - particularly the ice maker. We also enjoyed watching "March Madness" on the big screen TV and surfing the internet on our laptop. But, alas, it's time to return to the late winter coldness of the North Land."

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Guest: Helm_HAC121338 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/16/08

I cannot say enough good things about Melinda, and unit C304. I inquired about a unit literally on Christmas Eve, and received an immediate response from Melinda. Despite short notice, and the holiday, she made the process as painless as possible, and it wasn't 2 days later that my family and I arrived in Oceanside and were greeted by a lovely condo. The unit is stocked for whatever you may need, and extremely comfortable. The HDTV and sound system made me not want to leave, as did the lovely view of the ocean. I hesitated to write this review, only because I'm afraid that it may lead to the unit not being available the next time I want to visit. Thanks for everything, Melinda.

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Guest: Bob & Jackie
Date of Stay: 12/25/07 Review Submitted: 12/24/07

"This is our 6th day here - leaving tomorrow. The weather (aka "climate") has been great - highs in the 60s-70s, clear skies, fabulous sunsets, outrageous full moon. Why don't we live here?"

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Guest: Nina_HAC110890 (perris, ca)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/17/07

WOW! What a great location and beautiful condo! It was so wonderful to wake up each morning to the sound of crashing waves. Thanks for the wonderful memories!

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Guest: Muhlbauer Family
Date of Stay: 09/15/07 Review Submitted: 09/14/07

"Another wonderful vacation!! Surfing every day, grandma & grandpa took our daughter to Sea World. Too much to mention. Can't wait to come back."

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Guest: Muhlbauer Family
Date of Stay: 09/15/07 Review Submitted: 09/14/07

"Another wonderful vacation!! Surfing every day, grandma & grandpa took our daughter to Sea World. Too much to mention. Can't wait to come back."

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Guest: Esparza Family
Date of Stay: 09/08/07 Review Submitted: 09/07/07

"We've had a great week here at Pelican Place! We celebrated a 50th birthday and surprised my husband with this vacation location as well! Family came and we had a beach party for the 50th down on the beach. Then we all walked to the Harbor, road bikes around "the Strip' area, went to the pool, and fed the huge Koi fish in the pond. It is our last morning hers, and the weather has been wonderful the past few days - we will be sad to go back to our own home where it is much hotter in this "heat wave" we're having. We will all miss the sounds of the ocean gently rocking us to sleep tonight."

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/18/07

We stayed at Pelican Place from Jan. 2-13/07 and had a fabulous vacation! No lumpy beds, frayed towels or chipped dishes in Melinda's unit - it's a perfect balance of good quality and comfort. We love Oceanside in the off-season - this was our second visit to NCV in January. The sunshine is warm enough for us to wear shorts & sandals during the day. Not quite warm enough to use the pool, but we loved sitting on the rooftop deck listening to the waves and feeling the sun on our winter-weary Canadian faces. The pier and harbour are both charming and we had a couple of great meals at Jolly Roger. We find Oceanside within easy driving distance of Disneyland/California Adventures and we made great use of a 3-day park hopper. Our favourite is still the Wild Animal Park - this year there were lion cubs - we could have spent an entire day watching their antics. Outlet mall shopping is fabulous - Canadians will be amazed at the deals to be found on Rockport, Nike, Jockey, etc! We highly recommend an Oceanside holiday at Pelican Place! ~The Frizzleys, Calgary, AB, Canada

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Guest: Mathews
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 08/26/07

"Thank you for a fantastic week at the beach! The weather was beautiful, the condo and North Coast Village are LOVELY. We so appreciated all the "extras" here that made our stay so enjoyable and comfortable. We'll be back!!!"

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Guest: Lowe Family
Date of Stay: 08/24/07 Review Submitted: 08/23/07

"We had a lovely week at Pelican's Place! The location was perfect to spend a day at the beach or drive to SeaWorld or up the coast. The condo had everything we needed and a lot of extra nice touches. We enjoyed spending time in the pool and spa. All the facilities at NCV are well maintained. Thank you for a lovely vacation!"

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Guest: Beach Lover from Las Vegas, NV
Date of Stay: 08/04/07 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

"A great beach view place to stay" My family and I have vacationed at North Coast Village for several years, and think it provides the best beachfront vacation experience on the Southern California coast. The location, the view, the amenities, and the people make it a great place for a summer stay. We have rented several different units over the years, but this is our favorite. We love the two story layout, the flat screen TV, the view, and the wireless internet access. The unit is well positioned in the complex and is furnished nicely. We have found the unit owner to be very positive to work with and give both her and the unit a very high recommendation. One word of warning, make sure you park in the designated spot. We had a difficult time reading the number after dark on one visit and ended up having a car towed away. That did take a bit of the fun out of the trip, but was our fault for not looking a little closer (the paint indicating the space number had faded considerably)." ---Source: FlipKey online review system for vacation rentals. - Melinda, Owner

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Guest: Sagherian's
Date of Stay: 06/30/07 Review Submitted: 06/29/07

"Thank you! You have a beautiful place here and we had a wonderful relaxing time. Your house is very comfortable and the beach was lovely!"

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