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Reviews of Beautiful Oceanfront Penthouse in North Mission Beach


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9.2

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect
The kitchen window was like looking at a painting of the ocean. Great property in a great location. Loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom which was perfect. It was close to great shops, restaurants and amusements. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
Had a great time!! Owner Monica was very responsive when I reached out. Great location too. Beautiful beach views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cody N.

Weekend away
Overall it’s a fine place to stay. The house looks like it does in the pictures the host was nice and good at responding to messages. Only issues with the place was inaccurate description in amenities. First amenities that pops up is hot tub and the house does not have one. It was a big bummer for us because it was one of the main booking points for us. The other issue was when it rained during our stay water started to come I. The kitchen and master bedroom area under and above the doors. Other than those things it was a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Hi Cody, We appreciate you staying with us! We do not have a hot tub and I did double check our amenities, we do not advertise for one. There was a big big storm that came into town while you were here, and I did go up to the condo after you explained the water came though under the door, There was a small amount that did come ,but was remediated after I put two towels down.It very rarely rains in San Diego so this was definitely an anomaly. The heavy rain that came under the door was so minimal that I hope it didn't effect your stay to much. It seemed like everyone was having a good time playing card games and drinking cold beer, even on a rainy San Diego day which was pleasant to see!

8/10 Good

dslabelle l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
Absolutely beautiful location! Right on the beach and walkable distance to multiple shops, restaurants and coffee. We watched the surfers and dolphins right from the deck! Mostly pros, but there are some cons: very small parking spots, moldy back bathroom, no dishwasher soap. Overall we knew we were paying for the location and that did not disappoint!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you Stephanie for staying we deeply appreciate it. We strive to make all of our guest as happy and comfortable as possible. The parking is tight and I am always happy to assist with the parking. People can park large trucks and Suvs in those tandem parking spaces. Since the review I went up in the condo and looked for mold in the back bathroom. I did not see any but we made sure to tell the cleaning staff to double check the bathrooms when they are preparing for the next guest. We do keep dishwasher soap under the kitchen sink. You guys were great and we hope to host you again!

8/10 Good

Jessica N.

Great location
Location is unbeatable. Communication was good with owner. We had enough room for the 8 people. 4 adults and 4 kids. Early checkin was permitted which was appreciated. Amenities and the cleanliness could’ve been better. Empty beer cans were found in bathroom under the sink and more toiletries, garbage bags, and kitchen soaps should’ve had more than what was provided but luckily we brought some of our own. There was lots of odds and ends in the closets, and no hangers provided so we couldn’t hang anything, and there is no master closet, which was a little difficult. There’s also not really a pantry, so any kind of boxed food that doesn’t belong in a fridge kind of sits out on the counter, or on the floor in the living room. This place is worth returning to especially now that we know what we should bring more of. But the listed amenities are a little deceiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Union City

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean Paradise
My stay at Ocean Front was nothing short of idyllic. The sound of crashing waves lulled me to sleep each night, the views were postcard-perfect, and the location provided easy access to all the action I craved. I will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beachfront location and amenities
We really enjoyed our experience! Would definitely recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach front bliss!
This Is The Most Amazing Place!! Located Right on the beach. Water right there! Not 100 yards off. Belmont Park is a super short walk away. We recommend the Coasters BBq place! Well stocked house- cooking supplies, bbq, fire pit, tons of beach supplies. Amazing. Upstairs gives incredible view. Host is very attentive and friendly. Parking tight but that’s the beach life. Thanks so much! Can’t wait to come again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Great location. Close to Seaworld and short drive to the zoo. The beach is right outside the condo. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Thanksgiving!!
Perfect location and beautiful ocean views- Our grandkids loved playing soccer & football on the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time
My family and I just stayed in this awesome condo. Beautiful views, walking distances to food and drinks. My son was able to just walk down and get sea shells while we sat on the balcony watching him. Just a perfect time, we are talking about making it a yearly visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JODI B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location and views are outstanding. Monica was great to communicate with any questions we had. Waking up seeing the oceanfront and dolphins every day made our stay that much more memorable. There many things and places to explore within walking distance off the boardwalk. Having the off street parking was a great add. We used a compact suv and if you know how to navigate a vehicle the parking into the car port is golden, you just have to take your time and be patient. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Great view of beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dahlia G., Long Island, NY

Beautiful views but not as picture perfect as described
Amazing ocean views and good communication with the property manager. However I would not recommend this property for the following reasons. - the parking spot advertised does not fit a standard car. Unless you have a golf cart, fiat or smart car- the space is too narrow. Our car was badly damaged trying to park, I would not recommend trying. The width of the spot is not large enough to fit the width of a standard car. - hidden fees. We drove around for an hour looking for street parking- which we finally found stret parking about a quarter mile from home.The property manager later gave us her parking spot for an extra daily fee paid via venmo. - lack of kitchen items and cleanliness. All pans were badly scratched- tephlon falling off- so not usable. 1 pot was safe to use. Dirty silverware and dishes were found in kitchen cabinets. - oven did not work. Property manager said the oven was recently fixed, but it did not work during our stay. This was a hindrance since we bought food to cook in the oven. - Water temperature in main bedroom shower only came out as cold or very hot. There was no temperature control and the shower floor was granite so not ideal. I am pregnant so falling/ slipping was a big concern. - Overall cleanliness of apartment was subpar. Closets were stuffed with objects that we had to move to hang clothes. Many drawers inside were dirty, some windows did not open. - keep in mind for the beautiful view there are some compromises.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Hi Dahlia, I appreciate a thoughtful review such as yours. I would like to address your concerns/ comments below. 1. The parking situation. The parking accommodates TWO vehicles. The width of the parking is 90 inches, which converts to 7.5 feet. The average width of a car is 50-60 inches. By the time you arrived to check in, it was very late (11pm), I am assuming you were overly exhausted from the drive and had trouble parking. I did not see any damage to the house or your car so I am not sure about the damage that you are referring too. I also, during your stay was not notified of any damage. There is street parking, but since you checked in rather late on a Friday night then that could make it difficult to park in the evening at the beach. 2. The kitchen- The first situation I want to address is the pans, I personally went up to the condo to check the pans and they all seem to be in very good condition. I also want to mention that we just replaced a full set in July 2023. I know you were very irritated that the oven at the time did not work so I could understand how that could magnify the emotions towards the kitchen. The oven was not working due to a part that was installed and defective. We have since fixed the oven. I did explain that the burner part of the oven and the BBQ worked. 3. The showers- All the showers have custom granite to make the house look beautiful, and the showers are pictured in the pictures on VRBO. I checked the faucets of the showers to check the temperature , and it might have been user error because you can adjust the shower. If there ever is an issue with adjustment I am happy to have myself or someone show how to use. 4. Lastly we have checked closets/ drawers, we have made some adjustment to the extra bedding/ pillows to make more room for the guest to hang clothes. We deeply appreciate the stay and we would love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Brazy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Thanks for letting us stay at your place. The sushi recommendation was awesome!.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., Chandler, United State

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
We had a great stay. The view is amazing from the patio and the kitchen area. The location was perfect. Close enough to Belmont Park and restaurants, but not so close that it's overly crowded or loud (same noise as other places we've stayed further from Belmont Park). We couldn't fit in the provided parking spot, it is a very compact spot, but we easily found a spot a couple blocks away with no issue - just be sure to take note of street sweeping. More than enough beach chairs and beach toys provided. We had a group of 6 and needed to have some sit at the table vs the couch in the living area to fit us all - but we were mostly at the beach so that wasn't a problem. Bathrooms on every bedroom is a huge plus! Something we'd improve would be the pillows (they were lumpy) and add mattress protectors to beds without one. Part of our party arrived early and host was great about letting them check in a little early. If you are traveling with young children, one thing I'd caution is a small area by the stairs that isn't barricaded would be a concern. The place was exactly as it looked in photos with the exception of different patio furniture - which is an outdoor sectional - there were also some folding chairs available for extra seating on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mission Beach Condo
Location was very nice. Close to the water and a few shops and restaurants. Parking is very difficult unless you are driving a very small vehicle. Need to bring your toiletries including soap, shampoo, etc. This was not of the cleanest places we have stayed in. There was a lot of dust, mildew and screens could use some love. Main door handle fell off as well as one in one of the bathrooms. Overall, a nice location but could use a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Hi Richard, thank you so much for your feedback and review. We provide toilet paper and paper towels, but we do not provide shampoo or conditioner. We try our best to accommodate all guests staying while maintaining a eco friendly household where we minimize waste. Often times our guest do leave windows open to let the breeze of the ocean go through the condo, and it does make the screens dirty. The screens are cleaned once a week to help minimize the dust and we do our best to maintain all cleainless aspects of the condo every time a guest checks in and out. We are at the beach though and the salt air can be harsh on the exterior and interior of the building. We would love to host you again and we appreciate your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Relaxing
I have grown up going to Mission Beach! This stay was everything I hoped it would be and more. To be in that stress free environment; being lulled to sleep by the ocean, and wake up to the waves crashing was heaven. To walk out the door and stay down at the beach as long as you like...amazing! Looking out the big picture window during sunset was a dream. And the balcony in the evening was magic. I will definitely stay here again (and again after that)!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura J.

Overall good stay
The best part is the location and having 3 rooms each with their own bathroom plus a half bath. I was disappointed with a few things: limited hot water, I had lukewarm showers. The middle bedroom does not have blinds, there’s a home right next door with windows so not sure if they could see in. No access to the closets to hang clothes. The fans in the rooms were very dirty. One of the remotes for the TV didn’t work. And the drawers and utensils weren’t the cleanest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela H., Indio

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ocean front getaway
You can’t beat the location and views. This property had plenty of space for our group of 8 celebrating a bridal party weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janice M.

Sisters trip retirement and 60th birthday
We had a wonderful stay. Best part was location, location, location. Right on the beach. There were 6 of us. Plenty of sleeping space and even better each room was had an en suite. Also a powder room. With 6 ladies that’s important😊. Good contact with the host and easy instructions for checking in and out. A little grimy but understand as we were on the beach. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mission, Beach
Amazing view and location couldn’t be better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great overall experience and owner was very accommodating to a date change due to the Hurricane. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again. Parking is very tight (we have a Honda Odyssey) but it is to be expected staying on such premium real estate. Great views and we even saw the dolphins swimming by from the balcony! So cool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ashley L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location and view beautiful.. cleanliness amongst other things lacking.
Great views. My family and I really enjoyed our time. However, there were many things amiss with this place. For starters the front door to enter the unit we stayed in, the handle outside came off. All three bedrooms had restrooms/showers. One of the bedroom’s you couldn’t even use the shower because the shower door wouldn’t open all the way…(that’s the room all the way at the end of the hall). Also in this bedroom closet door wouldn’t shut. Dust on the shutters in the master bedroom. As well as the dresser in master bedroom that (we did not use!)…the bottoms drawers lining were falling out onto the floor. Also gel like matter on the floor near the fan in the master bedroom. The outdoor patio had trash such as pistachio shells, candy wrappers, food crumbs, tabs from beer or soda, old crusty food on the patio table..the folded up umbrella ( that was not usable ) had pieces of the umbrella on the ground….bbq provided had food build up..not sanitary by any means. Dishes provided, but seemed they needed to be washed before using. I purchased the most expensive coverage for this rental… & when my family and I walked into a place that was not reflecting the rent listing on all levels…very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
HI Ashley, I am so sorry for this experience you had. We take a lot of pride in maintaining the condo considering most of the beach short term rentals are not nearly as well kept as ours. We were deeply disappointed that we were not aware of any of these issues to make your stay better. The only situation that was brought to our attention was the door handle that came off and when we asked if the rest of your stay was good-- the response from you was "Yes, everything else is good! Thank you so much!". We do our best to keep the condo very clean/dust free. Keeping the windows and doors open to let the ocean breeze in can cause the shutters to get dusty. I have made sure to note with the cleaning crew to always check the bbq area moving forward to make sure no crumbs or bbq residue is left. The front door has since been fixed as well as the shower door. We would love the opportunity to host you again, and In the future please feel free to make your host know what's going on so they could try to make your stay better. Thank you so much for staying and we hope to have you again!

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The unit was very nice close to Belmont park and restaurants and had a nice size patio on the 3rd floor with a great view of the ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kindall S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean front property
My family spent a week at this beautiful ocean front property and loved it! Monkia was very responsive to our messages and request while staying, the home is right on the beach, the views were amazing!! Thank you for the amazing stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Roxann O.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay for the view
View is great, fun spot because everything is walking distance, however like other comments when we were there the out side furniture was not set up that way the pictures look. The place sleeps 8 but the table only sits 4. It would’ve been nice if windows were open since it was hot when we arrived after a 5 hour drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bret S., Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The kids said this was the best family vacation ever lol. The house was very nice, awesome views of the ocean, and it’s so nice to sleep listening to the waves. You have everything you need here, even for the kids to play with stuff at the beach. The parking is really tight, but it is possible, we have a Kia Carnival and was able to get it in and out. Thanks for letting us stay here we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short, family beach vacation
We just got done taking a five day cruise and didn’t feel like that was enough of a vacation so we went to the beach house in San Diego for two nights three days. It was one of the highlights of the vacation. The rooms were nice with a full bathroom. You could walk to everything in the area and we got plenty of beach time. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!
Great location, plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms for our party of 8. We were able to park a jeep Rubicon and a rental sedan tandem without trouble. (Good parking skills a must!) Kids had a blast playing at the beach and enjoyed the sand toys/boogie boards available for use We all had a great time celebrating our USD graduate!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location!
Great house, steps away from the beach. 2 parking spots is really great, just make sure your vehicles are small to mid size.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach trip
We had so much fun and especially loved all the amenities like sand toys, beach chairs, and boogie boards for the kids. Great place and a wonderful owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jackie T., Sonoma, US

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointment
Place was run down. Faucets almost fallen off. Temperature control on shower faucets not working; so took cold showers during the stay. Trash on deck. No closet space to hang up any clothes. Parking was horrible; scraped my car trying to park in a very tight spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Hi jackie, I appreciate you staying. I want to bring to your attention I was never notified that that shower temperature was not working accurately. I have personally been up to the condo since your stay and addressed this issue. I did check the faucets they were all working properly, so I am not sure what you meant by that reference. This is a ocean front rental and we do our very best to maintain the property considering the ocean front maintenance this property requires. The parking accommodates two small cars or one small SUV and one small car. Parking at the beach in general is tight. We are in the most heavily trafficked beaches in California. It is important to note that parking is a bonus we offer. Thank you for staying!

6/10 Okay

Scott L.

Nice place
Nice place with a great location and views. It was not as clean as we wished. Many of the faucets did not work properly. Supplies were minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marty M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, ok living space.
Great location and view. Clean. Living space a bit dated but ok for our needs. Do not up grade car. Ford edge or equal as big as you can park. Bring mirrors in and have a spotter. Would be happy to stay there again. Thanks for sharing your property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

psul l.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING location
The only locations on mission beach that even come close to this one are the houses to the left and to the right! Right on the water an only a couple minutes walk to anything you might want to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Everything was exceptional. Location, cleanliness, view and best of all, every bedroom had its own private bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best View
We had a great stay at this beach rental. The location was amazing as we were right on the beach. The balcony was perfect from coffee in the morning and hanging out in the evenings with a perfect view of the ocean. Easy check in. Difficult parking for a normal sized car as with all beach front rentals. Nice place to stay but no special touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot right on the ocean!
Beautiful home right on the ocean! Accommodating owner. Easy check in. Great balcony. Beautiful sunsets. First time we saw the green flash!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beachfront
You cannot get a better view than from this property. It is located very close to Belmont Park and literal steps from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Randy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views worth the small spaces!
This location has an incredible ocean view. It is certainly the selling point for this place. The ocean breezes and sound of the waves make for relaxing moments and awesome sleep. Every bedroom has its own full bathroom which is very awesome with several people. The check in/out process is really easy. We didn't have any reason to contact the owner so I can't comment on communication. The pics in the ad aren't accurate. There is a small couch for sitting in the living room so not enough space for larger groups. You can use the dining area to sit, but not comfortable for relaxing. The porch is the place to be but again the pics are truly reflective of the furniture set up. The cushions and pillows on outdoor furniture are in need of replacement. Some window treatment would be recommended on the bedroom windows...the neighbors are very close and the view between the units bedrooms are 20/20 is you get my drift...lol! It gets a little noisy along the boardwalk, but that's the price you pay to be literally steps from the ocean. Overall it was a nice stay and I would consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mission Beach Staycation
Great views and ocean breeze. Rental, check-in process, and stay were all great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gena P.

Great week!
Location was wonderful. Of note, there is no air conditioner, so we left the windows open every day/night however one of the rooms did not have any screens so either they roasted with the windows closed or got bug bites throughout the night. Kitchen was well stocked dishes/pans except it is missing mixing bowls & a pitcher. Keeping a beach property clean can’t be easy but we had to clean when we got there. The master bath shower looks right into the neighbors bedroom and there are no blinds. The BBQ only works on one side so dinner took a while to cook. It would be nice to have 6 dining room chairs since we had a party of six. The contract does state that the owner can enter the premises for maintenance, but I have to admit it was weird to just have the window cleaner guy walk in without any notice, sounds like a lot of complaints, but we had a great time and used the balcony every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view.
Enjoyed our stay. Only suggestions; more eating utensils, brush for outside grlll and clean grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Inna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEWARE Before You Book
The OWNERS LIVE BELOW! They monitor every little thing you do and have a camera watching you go in and out of the house! You are not allowed to have any guests. The property manager Monica is nice but is also their daughter and lives around the corner. She came into the house without our permission, while we were not there and yelled at our teenage kids for having too many friends over (there were 11 kids total that were so respectful and quiet that they weren’t even playing music or watching TV). The owner’s other daughter physically got in my face yelling at me about us having more then 8 people in the home during the day, on 4th of July. The parking is so tight that (we have a Toyota Highlander) my husband who is in shape, had to climb out of the window to get out of the car and climb on the windshield and down the hood to get out of the 2 car parking spot. Our other car is a Dodge Durango and we could not fit both cars there due to a gate they have installed. The owners also have 2 small dogs that come outside at 6am - 8am and bark constantly. So if you plan on sleeping in or relaxing on your vacation this is NOT the rental for you. While there we read their guest book and there were others that noted the same issues as us. Also found a description online from a realtor that discloses/warns all above. The home is clean and nice and the views are great but the front door is in the back alley way not beachfront. Also bring your own beach chairs and umbrella because the ones they provide are short water beach chairs and very rusted with no umbrella. Good Luck
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Hi Inna, We have been renting successfully for over 7 years and have never had the issues we had with your family. You came 4th of July weekend. Which is a (already) very hectic weekend. This family brought there teenage kids. 4th of July in mission beach is known for all the Arizona teenagers in high school to come and underage drink. We do not tolerate that at the condo. There were over 30 kids coming in and out of the condo, drinking, throwing themselves over the balcony. Not only are they underage running wild it also became unsafe. I called VRBO and they asked me to call the police to escort you out. We called you to come down stairs to address the massive parties you kept throwing and finally agreed to keep the kids out. Having young teenage kids drink, throw food off the balconies, smoke weed, and destroy the condo is not the type of atmosphere we want to create. We want the condo to be for families who want to enjoy the beach, take care of the rental as there own, and be mindful of other people around.

8/10 Good

seth u., fond du lac

Great Location, but not as described
The view is AMAZING!! I could sit on the patio and look at the ocean all day. The location on Mission Beach is ideal. It is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of amusement area to be fairly quiet most of the time. Pacific Beach is less than a mile walk. There was always room at the beach in front of the condo. A bathroom for each bedroom was nice. Bedding was good. Towels were provided. Monica was responsive to questions. As mentioned in previous reviews, specifically Tama L. March 2022: While superficially clean when we got there, there was substantial dust and grime on the top of cabinet doors, window sills, kitchen cabinets, fans, etc. The dishes were wet when we got there. The dishwasher was grimy. There were hairs in the fridge and freezer and also in the bathtub. My wife spent the first hour we arrived cleaning. While there are granite countertops throughout the condo, it could use a new coat of paint, as the walls were scuffed in many areas. There are no curtains/blinds in the bedrooms and bathrooms. We were surprised to walk out of the main bath into the bedroom and see the neighbors in their kitchen through the bedroom window. Blinds or curtains would be a great addition so you don’t have to duck and cover. The parking spot is very TIGHT. We tried to pull in front first but got stuck and damaged the side of our rental car. Backing in was much better, but it still took someone outside the car helping. You can’t open both the driver and passenger side doors to exit; someone had to jump to the other side. We had a midsize crossover-an average sized vehicle. Plan accordingly. The patio furniture in the pictures is much nicer than what is provided. Our furniture, while functional, did not accommodate as many people as the pictures would indicate, and appeared to be of inferior quality. The patio table provided is much smaller than the picture and does not have an umbrella. The dining room table and chairs inside are also smaller and appear to be of lower quality. There is no easy chair as in the pictures either. We were a family of four and other than sitting at the dining table, there was no space to just hang out together. And while there isn’t a “private” walkway to the beach, the public access is a very short walk down the alley. With a little TLC, this property could be a 5-star plus. The location can’t be beat. Despite a few drawbacks, we did have a very good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Hi Seth, I appreciate you staying at the condo! The Parking can be tough if you do not back in or if you have a very large vehicle. There are many renters who find success at backing in there SUV or Sedan. I also offer additional parking a couple houses down that can fit a very large truck for an additional fee. I am sorry the Condo wasn't as clean as expected. We do have a quick turnaround time in the summer. For the future if this were to happen it would be best to contact your host immediately so I could address the issue. I understand things are not always perfect so I am happy to address any issues that may come up.

6/10 Okay

Lois B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view from the home was beautiful. The parking was for a small car.
This is the eleventh property that I have rented. The pictures showed the deck with an umbrella and a more livable porch. The living room had a missing chair, therefore it was less comfortable than I expected for six people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but a few issues.
This location is awesome! Beachfront with a view and a nice balcony. The gathering space was a little cramped for our family of six but okay. The finish and condition of things was a little below the way the pictures seem but still decent. We communicated with our host throughout the stay about a few problems and got a less than great reponse (things like only scalding hot water in all but one shower and a malfunctioning dishwasher). These issues were known to the host before our stay, which the host ultimately acknowledged and offered a free day in the future but no discount for the affected stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

april b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location!!!
Great location, had a great vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ocean
Enjoyed celebrating my moms 94th birthday
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022