Vacation Rentals by Owner

outstanding

Guest: engineer (carmichael,ca)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/08/12

We Just finished a week in the most lovely home. They made their home so inviting for us when we arrived, a special welcome for us on the table. the house is beautifully decorated and very well maintained. We loved the backyard with a built in fire pit, which was a great place to catch up with friends. I would recommend this place highly

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

October 12 - 17th, 2011

Guest: Vernon (British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

Thank you so much Cal & Linda. What a beautiful serene little home. There was everything one would need and more. You are amazing hosts. We will definitely be back. Vernon, British Columbia Canada

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect Santa Cruz beach house

Guest: Tahoe Family (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

We had a wonderful experience with the Beach Lover's Retreat. The house provided everything described in the listing and more. The home is beautifully maintained, our kids loved making s'mores in the outdoor fire pit, and our dog had everything she could possibly need - bowls, toys, dog beds. The beach is a very short walk and is perfect for kids and dogs, surfing and playing in the waves. The owners, Linda and Cal, were extremely thoughtful and helpful. This is a perfect dog and kid-friendly beach house. We are definitely coming back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Enjoy The Quiet, Cool Ocean Breeze, And One Block To The Beach!!

Guest: Tom (Bishop Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

We Stayed here for our Sons graduation from the University. After the first night we realized that we should have booked for two weeks rather than a long weekend. The home is so comfortable everything you could need for the home cooked perfect meal and with Whole Foods five minutes away what more could one ask for. The beds are very comfortable along with all the furiture in the house and even though you are one block from the beach it is very quiet. Make that coffee in the morning and enjoy the sun in the front of the house and read your favorite book. Bring your Bike and ride the boadwalk. The owners are great to work with and it is pet friendly also. We are looking forward to our return I just wish we never left!!

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

Great vacation home!!!

Guest: mccahon family (Cameron Park)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

I cannot say enough about this vacation home. My family had a wonderful time! The pictures and descriptions do not do this property justice. It is beautifully decorated and immaculately kept. They have thought of everything right down to the last detail. The location is great. You are right between Santa Cruz and Capitola, and a short walk away from a great beach. I would definitely recommend this home to my friends and family. We really loved this place and hope to visit again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic beach house!

Guest: Ducks in Paradise! (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

This property exceeded our expectation in every way! Beautifully decorated with wonderful upgrades in every room. We have never rented a property that was so welcoming and so thoughtful in the details from jars of treats for our dog to having warm fuzzy robes hanging in both bedroom closets for us and the kids. This is a well stocked home! Lots of EVERYTHING that you would need for the beach. Nice beach towels, mats, huge beverage dispenser chilling in the freezer waiting to be filled, dog leashes and tons of beach toys. Very large selection of DVD's and CD's. Great electronics and wonderful TV's in the living room and both bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped with everything that you would have in your own home. The fire pit in the back yard is a big bonus! You could walk in this home unpack and never leave. This home is well-maintained in every aspect. The owners were very helpful and delightful to work with. Location! Location! Location! You are a walk, bike ride or a short drive to everything. It is located in a nice quiet neighborhood and is just a block away from a fantastic beach that is very dog friendly. It was great to walk out and watch the surfers ride the waves. We brought our bikes and rode along the cliffs at Pleasure Point on our way to Capatola....what a ride! We highly recommend this property!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Best of Everything

Guest: coffeecyn (Ashland, OR)
Date of Stay: 01/16/11 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

This is indeed a home, gracious, welcoming, comfortable; the interior and exterior are done in such beautiful taste, and the location is fabulous. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxed. If you're looking for hospitality oozing out of the woodwork, this is your place! And pet owners: take note: not many pet friendly properties are THIS pet friendly! Very difficult to rate at only "excellent."

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Exceeds all Expectations

Guest: Maule Family (Los Angeles, California)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

First and foremost, the photos of the property did not do it justice. We were amazed when we walked through the door for the first time. In addition, the home had a welcoming dining room, great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms (including mattresses), couch and backyard furniture. The home was very clean and fully stocked from coffee grinder, dog bowls, dvds, cds, games, to beach towels and toys. We were astonished by all of the thoughtful and considerate amenities provided by the owners. We have rented many homes, in Mammoth, Cambria, Cayucos, Ventura, LaJolla and this home took the blue ribbon. The beach access is very close; a quaint neighborhood in a central vicinity. Obviously we were very happy with our stay and will rent the home in the future.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Couldn't be better - fresh, clean, and serene, all in a great location

Guest: pj&h (california)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

We use VRBO all the time, because we travel a lot and enjoy taking trips with our mutt Henry. The quality of pet-friendly homes varies widely. I can say without reservation that the Beach Lover's Retreat was as nice as any place we've ever stayed, including all the no-pets places. It was as sharp as a model home, but much more artfully put together, plus it had all the practical conveniences. The care & attention to detail really impressed us (loved the "sailboat in the jungle" painting in the dining room!). The bed and sofa were very comfy. Overall, the Beach Lover's Retreat was very uncluttered and serene, and felt quite private, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation. The location was terrific - just a couple of blocks to two great beaches, both of which were dog-friendly. We really appreciated the side-yard shower with hot water for washing off the sand afterwards. The owners were great to work with: just the right amount of communication, and immediately helpful when needed. Thank you Linda, for a wonderful experience! -- Pam, John, and Henry

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

Guest: Jeff, Abbie and Ralph
Date of Stay: 11/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend here. The house had everything we could need. We really were thankful for all the dog amenities. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

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Guest: Ken and Megan
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

What sets your home apart is not only the great location and it's being beautifully updated, but instead it is the care and attention you have put into everyhting. We will never stay in hotels again! This was an amazing and very enjoyable vacation. Thanks for sharing your home.

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Guest: Noreen & Mike
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/10

What a lovely home you have. We enjoyed it so much. Great location and everyhting we needed. Decor is beautiful. We enjoyed the beach, the boardwalk, walks in the morning and your DVD collection catching up on new movies we hadn't seen. We hope to visit again.

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