My wife and I travel from Scottsdale to Del Mar 5–10 times during the summer and have rented numerous condos, homes, and hotel rooms along the coast. Unfortunately, this was by far our most disappointing experience.The biggest issue was that we felt baited and switched by Stubbs Real Estate regarding the air conditioning. The property was advertised as having Central AC & Heat, which was a major factor in our decision to rent it. When we arrived, however, there was absolutely no central AC—not even AC vents or a thermostat. We spent 30–45 minutes searching for controls before realizing the advertised air conditioning simply did not exist.The condo was unbearably hot and humid, reaching roughly 85–90 degrees during the day. It smelled damp and musty, several baseboards appeared damaged from moisture/rot, and the unit was dirty when we arrived, including dirty dishes. That was especially frustrating considering the cleaning fee guests are charged.The photos and listing did not accurately represent the condition or amenities we experienced. We specifically rented a property advertised with central air and arrived to find there was none.We love Del Mar and visit frequently, but after this experience, we would be extremely hesitant to rent through Stubbs Real Estate again. Advertising Central AC when the unit has no central air whatsoever is simply unacceptable.
