Vacation Rentals by Owner

Family Beach Vacation

Guest: Jim (Northridge, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

Plenty of room for myself, my wife, my four 20something sons with their wives/girlfriends, and my three year old granddaughter. We were all very comfortable. The two very large family room areas allowed for several simultaneous activities. Great views of ocean from kitchen and family rooms. Used the firepit almost every night. Walking and biking were great in this nice neighborhood. We used the volleyball courts, basketball courts and playground equipment everyday, too. The private garage was great with its second refridgerator. Had great sushi at little place around the corner near Von's. Cold Stone Creamery had really good ice cream, too. We did some geocaching both in the area and up above Santa Barabara which was also fun. This place can easily hold two families or more. We had an excellent time there.

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

A great time!

Guest: spicyclan (Fort Collins)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

We stayed here for my parents' 50th anniversary. The grandparents, kids and grandkids all in the house and we had more than enough room. The beach access is wonderful and the grandparents were able to watch everyone play on the beach w/o having to walk down there. A new house partially obstructs the view of the beach, but still a great view. We saw dolphins from the house most days and a pod of whales once. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a large house on the beach. It is a beautiful house and well maintained. It was perfect!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Great family vacation!

Guest: Family (Bakersfield)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

Previously our family has opted to stay in an RV park for our annual family vacation. This year we decided to try something different, all stay in one house on the beach. It was wonderful!! This house is large enough to allow kids and adults their own space. We had five families represented and there was plenty of room for all. It was great to walk out the front gate to the sand. The front patio with firepit and bbq was very handy. Fabulous views from inside and outside the house! Lots of seating for relaxing and for dining. Totally fantastic family vacation!

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We had our best vacation ever here!!!

Guest: Max (Beverly Hills)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

We decided to stay relatively local for our spring break vacation. Because the house is SO big, we paired up with 2 other family’s. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!! It made it totally affordable. The house itself was so spacious, and it was easy for all 15 of us to enjoy ourselves and each other without feeling squished. There was a beach park with swings, a rock wall and basketball court right in front of the house, so we were able to watch the kids right from the patio as we bbq'd. The owner was totally cool, and called us back right away when we had questions. We will definitely do this again!!! LOVED IT!!!

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

Great Party House

Guest: Dena (Wayland, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

My family of 11 adults and children had a wonderful time here over the course of a week. Lovely beach, close to stores, excellent location, great party house. We truly appreciated the house! Best,

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

Loved my stay here!

Guest: Georgia D. (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/23/10

We used this beautifully furnished home for our family reunion. There is so much room there that the kids had an entire floor all to themselves, leaving the grown-up to have quiet time when we needed it. The beach is absolutely beautiful. You are on the sand when you step out of the front door. The newly constructed building doesn't take away from the beautiful views from within the home. It is such a treat to have your morning coffee and feast your eyes on the ocean just yards away. The owners are very accommodating making sure we all our needs were met. We are making this property a yearly excursion for our family to get together.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Huge construction site 4 feet in front...

Guest: David (Los Angeles, Ca )
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/28/10

We rented the house from August 20th for a week, the good Doctor who owns the house "forgot" to tell us that there is a massive construction going on right before the house, blocking the entire view of the ocean some 4 feet from the house... we left after 2 days after..

Owner response:The good traveler forgot that I told him of the construction at the time he made his reservation. In July, without having been informed, construction began on the beach in front of the house. The area is fenced in and is 10 – 15 feet from the house. Since that time all guests have been informed prior to finalizing their reservation. The construction was a temporary situation, the bulk of which has been completed .. It hasl resulted in obstruction of the ocean view only from the bedrooms. The views from the family room, dining room, living room, and patio remainintact. Of note, the renter made no negative comments about the house itself. Mandalay Beach House is well maintained and has staffing available at all times should repairs be required. Recent upgrades include: a newly painted interior and exterior, tile flooring throughout, a 52”flat screen plasmaTV, new large kitchen appliances, and a Murphy bed with a privacy partition in the den. I strive to make all of our guests comfortable so that they may have the fondest vacation memories of their stay.

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Amazing house on the beach

Guest: BeachVacationer (LA County, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

This house was amazing! • Gorgeous large windows with great view of the beach • Immediate access to beach • Speedy wireless connection • Steam sauna in master bath • Spacious kitchen • Beautiful upstairs balcony overlooking beach, with BBQ • Saw dolphins every morning, and a seal twice on the beach • Clean, well kept facilities • Nice large screen with cable, VGA connector for laptop • High quality construction, beautifully furnished • Master bedroom, downstairs two rooms with gorgeous views • Owner easy to work with Minor drawbacks • Shared stairway access to garage with third floor tenant • No jacuzzi • Not many local attractions • Downstairs sofa bed no support • Two rooms upstairs with no view A few things to do • Ventura Harbor Village, with arcade and merry go round • Getty Villa (1 hr away) • Camarillo Outlets • Farmer's Market (Mon & Thurs, check availability) • Kiku Japanese Restaurant (a little drive, but worth it) • Channel Islands

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

Great spot for a family vacation

Guest: Savanna (Cumming, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

The ocean veiws from this house are spectacular! Every room has a great view. The home is huge for a famliy of 5. We invited CA family over one day to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday and my in laws 51st wedding anniv. We had plenty of room to sit and visit and to eat our meals. The pink marble coffee tables, and pink marble based dining table are sturdy and beautiful. We enjoyed a fire one night in the upper living room, Mandalay beach was windy/cool and the water very cold, unlike Fla beaches we are used to. Once we got over the fact there were no shells, we made a game of who could find the most green colored stones. We loved having the beach side playground out the door, the kids spent alot of time playing there. The house is located in a quiet residental section, apartments on one side and big beautiful homes on the other side of house. This is not your typical beach town. However, Surfers and dolphins every day at 7 a.m. right out front of property, so there is plenty to watch and enjoy! The biggest seagulls and pelicans we have ever seen too. Sunsets off the upper decks, spectacular! The spacious master bedroom/bath complete with the stained glass is wonderful, the shower has 3 heads at various levels. Huge closet with bed inside. Private balcony, fireplace, sitting area with big bay windows to enjoy the veiws. This house has tons of cabinet space and a fully equipped kitchen, lots of counter space. 2 gas ovens, 2 gas stove tops. I spent alot of time enjoying the ocean views as I cooked our meals. We felt safe in this house. There are no keys, had to use the code to get in each time. Lots of beach toys, kite, chairs, and shower in garage. Sliding glass doors and sliding windows throughout the house. Lots of light switches to get familiar with and tile floors to sweep. Beware of the black tar on ocean floor, use nail polish remover to remove the tar from your feet or you will track it in on the floors/sheets. The ocean had huge waves and they were very strong. We enjoyd the full moon from the roof top each night. We were unable to get the fire pit lit on the patio, but we did use the grill. Overall, our experience was positive. We did not like having to provide our own bath towels since we came from Atlanta. Hand towels only were provided by the house. Go 3 miles to Ventura Harbor for shops, meals, Fun! Surfer's Point & Grant Park overlook in Ventura. Channel Islands Sportfishing day trip $55, $40 children.

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

June Vacation

Guest: Vets (Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

The location is perfect. Your backyard is the ocean. The home has everything you need for a beach vacation. Great ocean views from almost every room. Don't miss the ROOF TOP! Note: BRING your own Beach and bath towels, they are not supplied with the linen service.

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

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Guest: Marcia Hann (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/07/07

We celebrated our 50th anniversary with our family at this lovely beach house. Everyone--from 6 to 70--had a wonderful time. Thanks so much!

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Guest: Sharon_HAC73963 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/20/07

Our extended family spent the week together over New Year's of 2007. We had an incredible time!! There was plenty of room for all of us to relax, with the kids downstairs watching TV. The views were magnificent and the house was very comfortable. We were able to walk for miles and miles. We would certainly come back again. Steve, our host was very attentive and made sure that all of our needs were met. Thanks, Steve for all of your help!!

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Guest: Karen_HAC72339 (Newbury Park, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/05/07

The house is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful place to be for a family get-together. The rental process was extremely easy and the people were very friendly. The floorplan is very accommodating and the home is nicely maintained. We had awesome weather - even in December. I highly recommend this vacation home to others!

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Guest: c meyers (california)
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/07/06

great house with lots of living space for family gathering in a fabulous location owners are gracious and helpful

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/23/06

We had a family weekend in October. There were 8 adults and 3 children and we were very comfortable here. Lots of space to eat and visit. The beach here is great and the playground on the sand was perfect for my toddlers.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/06/06

We enjoyed a lovely, restful and relaxing 4 days at your home. The home is charming and warm and inviting. We were able to accommodate all our guests. Great experience overall!!!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/18/06

We stayed at the house the week of the fourth of July. What a wonderful time we had. The weather was perfect,and as promised we could see fire works from many different directions. The house is big, comfortable and in great shape. The owner was very pleasant, making us feel very welcome. We had grandchildren with us ages 4 thru 12 plus parents and a good time was had by all. We would absoulutely rent it again.

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Guest: Don & Sue Adams (Bend, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/17/06

Don and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniverary on May 19th. We had family and friends to help us. We found this home to be everything we had hoped for. The owners were very pleasant and cooperative. If we needed anything all it took was a phone call and it was provided. They also gave us great tips on things to do and see. The weather was clear, a little windy, but still pretty good for May. There is lots of square footage and the home is in good repair. We saw Dolphins run in the surf. Cooked lots of great meals with plenty of seating for all of us. Enjoyed sitting around the fire pit in the evenings. It was a blast and we look forward to another visit.

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