Grand Home in San Diego, AC, Updated, near Downtown-Beaches and the Zoo!

Tommy and his lovely family were an absolute pleasure to host! 😊 From beginning to end, communication was easy, friendly, and respectful. They were thoughtful and considerate guests who took excellent care of my home, followed the house rules, and left everything in wonderful condition. What I appreciated most was the genuine care they showed for my home, they treated it as though it were their own. Guests like Tommy and his family are exactly the kind of guests every host hopes to welcome, kind, responsible, and considerate. I would be delighted to host Tommy and his lovely family again anytime and would highly recommend them to other VRBO hosts without hesitation❤️! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and I would be honored to welcome you back whenever your travels bring you this way again. Wishing you and your family all the best until then! Warmly! Faith

Dear Shanon, We truly appreciate your kind words and your choice to stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that our property met your expectations. If your travels bring you back to San Diego, we would love to host you again. Wishing you all the best, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Faith

Dear Valarie, Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the home, the outdoor space, and the wonderful San Diego surroundings. Your thoughtful feedback means a great deal to me. I’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime your travels bring you this way! With gratitude! Faith

Dear Shelley, I am so pleased to hear that our charming Craftsman home was, by far, the best VRBO you have stayed in, providing you and your family with comfort and joy throughout your stay. Your gracious words and thoughtful feedback mean so much. I take great pride in offering a meticulously maintained, beautifully appointed, and impeccably clean environment for my guests, with careful attention to the details that create a truly memorable stay. Knowing these efforts made a meaningful difference for you and your family is deeply rewarding. I am truly grateful to you and your family for treating my home with such care. I’d be delighted to welcome you back in the near future and ensure your next visit is just as memorable. With heartfelt gratitude! Faith

Dear Amanda, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional stay and that our property met your expectations. Providing a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests is always our top priority, and it’s rewarding to know we succeeded. We truly appreciate your kind words and your choice to stay with us. If your travels bring you back to San Diego, we would love to host you again. Wishing you all the best, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards and take care! Faith

Thank you for your kind words in describing the house and area as "beautiful and best", I truly appreciate that. Regarding your comment about negative treatment, I’m genuinely sorry you felt that way. However, I must clarify that my communication with you was entirely aligned with the expectations outlined in the listing. My request to confirm the number of guests stemmed from the fact that the information provided was not accurate, you stated there would be 7 adults, but that your son was 13 years old. Please note, a “child” is generally considered anyone under 18, and at check-in, your wife arrived in a truck full of children, and mentioned that all the adults will be arriving later which would have exceeded the number of guests originally disclosed. As a host, it is my responsibility to ensure that all guests are in compliance with the stated rules and policies. These are clearly outlined on the booking platform to avoid misunderstandings. I also reminded you that visitors are not permitted at the property, as it appeared you intended to have additional family members over, which would have violated the house rules, and that’s the only reason you gave the bad review: because I called you on your dishonesty, including adding more children to the reservation who were not accounted for at the check-in, which would have exceeded the number of guests we can accommodate in a four-bedroom home. Unfortunately, although you confirmed your agreement with the house rules and policies to secure the reservations, your actions reflected a deceptive intent, attempting to bring additional children and guests beyond what was disclosed, which appears to have been a deliberate tactic from the start. My intention was, and always is, to provide a welcoming and enjoyable stay. I personally prepared a thoughtful welcome basket and ensured the home was impeccably clean and well-stocked with everything needed for a comfortable visit. I hope you were able to enjoy those efforts despite the disagreement of breaking the house rules. Sincerely! Faith

Dear Ashley, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional stay and that our property met your expectations. Providing a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests is always our top priority, and it’s rewarding to know we succeeded. We truly appreciate your kind words and your choice to stay with us. If your travels bring you back to San Diego, we would love to host you again. Wishing you all the best, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Faith

Unfortunately, this review feels more like retaliation. Your original review was a 10/10 and was posted on January 5, the day after checkout. VRBO later asked you to remove it because it included the home’s address, which goes against their guidelines. It’s disappointing and unfair for my property to be re-rated out of frustration, as it doesn’t reflect your actual stay. I went out of my way to accommodate your early check-in request by hiring extra help so you could check in two hours early at no additional cost. You were also provided with a welcome package that you and your family enjoyed. Seeing a 4/10 rating posted on 1/30 with no explanation left me both speechless and disappointed.