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Reviews of Breathtaking Oceanfront Pacific Beach Home

Breathtaking Oceanfront Pacific Beach Home
San Diego, CA

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10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely best spot in San Diego!
The rental started with being warmly greeted by Mary the property. She could not be more accommodating. The house was very clean and comfortable. It was the perfect spot and convenient to great pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. Away from the noise of the boardwalk we found this to be the perfect spot. This house had everything needed to be fully functional as if home. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at such a wonderful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need for a great time.
House is awesome and the view is one of a kind. Sunsets were phenomenal.Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., June Lake, USA

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Wow!
All I can say is, “Wow!”. You can’t beat the amazing ocean views from this place and literally steps from the beach. We even got to see dolphins! The location was perfect to watch the sunsets, take a stroll on the beach or walk to one of the great nearby restaurants. The house was equally as great . It was very roomy, comfortable, had everything you could possibly need and Mary, the property manager, was very attentive and ready to assist in anyway possible. The beds had new mattresses and were so comfortable. The garage was well stocked with beach gear too! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our son’s birthday weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The perfect place to see perfect sunsets! Mary was wonderful and it was fun seeing the surfers. Beds were very comfortable and water pressure in the showers was good. They supplied some drinks to get us started. Plenty of room for our group to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2024
Great review! Thanks team for a job well done!

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach location
Wonderful spring break week- good surf break right below the house. Lovely sunsets and very comfortable for our 7 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
Gina and Mary made the reservation and check-in process a breeze. Great location for amazing sunsets! Everything you need for a great beach vacation is there including beach chairs, bikes and boogie boards! I took away one star for the overall experience because as other reviewers have mentioned it is time for some new mattresses. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and highly recommend. Great value and awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living the good life
This place does not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., currently in Hemet to be near 92 yo mother

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Pacific beach petfection
We’ve stayed at this lovely property 3-4 times, winter months….we are a senior couple. This home is PERFECT for 2 couples because of the home layout—-2 master bedrooms/2 living areas. Wonderful patios, wonderful sunset/surfing views….one level, great parking, great location. home is so elegantly and comfortably furnished. See my previous reviews for this property. Mary Barry, mgr is awesome, responsive, customer oriented….gives onsite tour at check-in which I love. Cant wait to go back (when i save up🙄)If you cook you will find everything you could possibly want. We eat out most of the time but I fo love to cook and would if I were there long-term…kathy C
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mini Vacation
This place is stunning with great views and plenty of room for your guests to enjoy the sunset and beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rutha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Home, Awesome View
My family of 4 adults and a 14 yr old had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Pacific Beach home. I'm saying "home" because that's exactly what it felt like! We were amazed at how welcoming and comfortable it was from the moment we walked in the door. It was spacious enough the we each had our own "favorite spot". And the magnificent view made it really hard to leave for sightseeing. In fact, one day we just stayed in! Gina was excellent at taking care of the details. Mary was attentive and made herself available for anything we needed. She was like our new best friend! Plus we had the pleasure of meeting the owner James when he stopped by to take care of something as we were leaving out one day. Everyone was thoughtful and attentive without being intrusive. The view was spectacular!! We enjoyed watching the surfers, people-watching from the porch and riding the bikes down the boardwalk. We were close enough to enjoy the restaurants and beach vibe yet in a peaceful, relaxed neighborhood. We all agreed that we'll be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, beautiful views
Couldn’t say enough good things about this property. My family and I stayed here for 6 days and were so pleased with our stay. The host was so responsive, the property was well taken care of, clean, full of the necessities. They had everything we needed for o ur stay. The rooms are very spacious as well
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of our stay
Nice property, but the beds were old and saggy. I ended up sleeping in a toddler bed because it was the only one that was bearable. I would love to stay again, if they replaced the beds. My back hurt all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!!
This was a gorgeous location to stay. Sitting on the front porch and watching the ocean was amazing. The house was very clean. I did not realize that the extra family room was not off to itself, all 3 bedrooms lead into it, so it really does not work well as a fourth bedroom. Also, there is a ton of activity in front of the house. Cars continually pull up for the view and lots of people come to see the gorgeous sunset. I think it's good to know this so you aren't disappointed. The reason they come is for the view, which is spectacular! I felt very blessed to have it. I barely left the house. The kitchen was well equipped. Lots of thoughtful touches. It sleeps 6 adults well. We had 7 (husband and me, 5 grown kids and a grandbaby). Overall, I would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and views
We stayed with family and school aged kids. The views are spectacular. The house is very homey and I like that bedrooms are toward the back so it’s a bit more private. We enjoyed every sunset that we were able to and it was just so incredibly relaxing. Mary was very helpful during the check in process and I felt very well taken care of! We will hopefully be back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Jolla Wedding
We had a wonderful time!! House was very comfortable and exceeded expectations!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis B., BATON ROUGE

Liked: Cleanliness
San Diego Vacation
Excellent property, view and location. Clean and again beautiful. Management was fantastic with special thanks to Mary, Gina and the owner. Staff went above and beyond. When the air conditioning went out, a portable AC unit was provided (although not needed) and repairs to main unit promptly made. And owner provided a mattress topper for my elderly mother-in-law. Highly recommend. We plan to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great experience for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W., Bend

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Contentment
Five of us stayed at this magical house for 4 nights for a family reunion. We LOVED it! It has: a wonderful ocean view in a quiet neighborhood, a great layout, comfortable sitting, beautiful decor, a welcoming courtyard, a front (though narrow) porch area for watching the waves and sunsets, and an INCREDIBLBE array of recreation toys: all sizes of beach cruisers w/helmets, strollers, boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, beach towels... and beach access (down many steep stairs, not good for elderly) This is not to say the house was perfectly pristine. If you are VERY picky about tiny things you can find "less than perfect" blemishes: light switches that don't work, a few older window screens that are salt-corroded and pushing out, a misaligned kitchen cabinet door, low shower heads, a front screen door that is difficult to open, and the need for extra bath towels and door hooks. (Also NOTE: the 180° ocean view is beautiful and unobstructed to the south, but has an unsightly power pole at its northern angle) But for us, the alarm system was most annoying. It announced EVERY time - to the whole house in a loud robot voice - which door or window was opening. (Though safe, we felt on house arrest at night (or early morning) when we wanted to go outside or open a window but didn't want to wake up those still sleeping!) However, these are small, slightly annoying things and shouldn't be deal breakers even in the least. It IS a magical house and I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha and Scott J., Denver, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach view!
Perfect place for ocean views! Loved watching the waves while sitting on the porch with morning coffee and evening cocktails.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Incredible home at an incredible location! We loved it. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Our family had the best time. The house was set up perfectly for together time. The outside area was my favorite. Mary went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linde S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
We enjoyed our stay very much! Great location, easy beach access, incredible views, and helpful communication with Mary, the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of this property! The layout of the home was functional, the views breathtaking and the location was amazing! Mary was attentive and informative. We appreciated all the “extras”(welcoming treats & beverages, a variety of kitchen gadgets/supplies, beach toys & gear and ample beach towels). If you are planning on visiting San Diego, this property will not disappoint!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Annual family vacation - 9 people ages 3 to 83. Excellent location with great access to the beach. Well equipped kitchen, plenty of beach toys and chairs, a wide array of sleeping options. We all agreed - it was one of the best vacation rentals we have shared.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a peaceful stay
Yearly trip to the beach with friends. Perfect spot for watching surfers, kite surfers, waves and beautiful sunsets. Love how close to the beach this house is and it has everything you need for a perfect beach day.(coolers, chairs, mats, towels, umbrellas and beach toys galore!) This rental was definitely the best equipped home we have ever stayed which made the week even better. Mary was amazing! So responsive and took care of all our needs! Love this home and would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach vacation
This was our second stay at the property. The location and view are my favorite parts. There is plenty of room and all the essentials are included which is very convenient. Mary is very attentive and helpful with all requests. The only negative was that the furniture is showing its age (bed was very creaky and couches sag, and the hall shower is unusable with no water pressure. Small inconveniences that would not stop me from booking this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
J Meseroll
This is the 5th time in 15 years that we have stayed at this house. We always keep coming back because of the wonderful family and friend memories we have made over the years. I know we will come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation home
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. The location is amazing. Great views and walkable to numerous restaurants. Loved that we could also utilize the garage for our car. Home has everything you need for enjoying the beach - towels, chairs, toys, bikes, etc
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie M., Norwell Ma

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We had the best time at this beautiful home! Our family was gathering to celebrate our sons graduation from San Diego State! The house was so clean and well appointed! Mary was very helpful and easily reached! The location was amazing and we even had a beach bonfire one of the nights! Loved the front porch for coffee in the morning and wine in the evening! Overall an amazing trip and a spectacular home!!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waves & Smile For Miles!
The property was very nice, the view spectacular and the entire reservation and check-in process was smooth and painless. Very friendly hosts and great amenities. Couldn't have asked for more, great experience overall. The house is at the end of a dead-end which is a lookout point for watching surfers and sunsets. Although it does get quite a bit of traffic throughout the day and up until sunset, we enjoyed people watching along with watching the surfers and wildliife. The PB pier is within walking distance and many choices for coffee shops, breakfast, lunch, dinner and even night life. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem I don’t want to tell about
I didn’t want to post anything, because I was being selfish and wanted to keep the secret. Mary checked that at the door for me ;). Great place. Have been to many many places throughout the area, and this is on the top of the list for a family or 2 couples. Lots of space, and can’t beat the view or location. It’s a locals surf spot, so there’s a bit of activity during the day. Didn’t mind it at all though, and it’s nice and quiet at night. Coming back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
If you are traveling with a group of family and friends - this is the perfect spot! Location is unrivaled and the layout of the property not only offers privacy for all but a wonderful space for gathering. Of course, the view is spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Views
Our vacation was amazing from the personal greeting we received from Mary upon arrival. She made sure we knew everything we needed to know about the home as well as restaurants in the area. Upon learning out son was a fan of record stores, she graciously made a list of those near us to check out. For us, a vacation is all in the details and personal touches and Mary nailed it! Mary also left us some treats as she knew we were celebrating our anniversary. She really went above and beyond. The home was perfect for us as it has beautiful views for those cold days and yet only a few steps to the beach for those wonderful warm, sunny days. Although the house literally had everything we needed we did venture out. We really enjoyed how close we were to the boardwalk and pier. Our son and his girlfriend enjoyed going for bike rides to the boardwalk--lots of fun! We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We enjoyed everything… The house was well equipped…..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
House was in a great location - across from beach and walking distance to town shops/restaurants. Mary was amazing with communication and greeted us as soon as we arrived! We had an amazing family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t Beat This Location!
As return guests, we are thrilled each time we get to visit this amazing spot! Hosts are friendly, house meets our needs, and those sit-down ocean views cannot be beat (especially when it’s chilly outside). Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Rod P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular location, Dated property
We truly enjoyed this property's excellent location, off-street parking, and spectacular oceanfront views. The inclement weather during our stay didn't allow us to take advantage of the outside patio, but the gas grill was a plus. The house is very spacious and the well-appointed kitchen set-up allowed for "many cooks". Property manager Mary met us on arrival, checked in on us the next morning, and was very attentive to our requests throughout our stay. Now for the downside - our party consisted of five adults (two couples and a single). The house has wonderfully spacious common gathering areas, but is better suited to two couples and a child or two due to the bedroom set-up. The third bedroom is small and extremely cramped, with two beds, one of which is pushed up against the closet. The third bathroom is across the hall and also very cramped, with a small shower stall and pedestal sink (no vanity). It appears that the primary master ensuite bath has been nicely remodeled, but the other ensuite and the hall bath need to be updated. The house is definitely showing its age and is a bit banged up. Exterior metal doors don't close properly, hardwood floors near the entry doors are water-stained, and walls and baseboards need some patching and fresh paint. To be fair, we may not have noticed so many of the cosmetic flaws had we been able to spend more time enjoying the outdoor areas, but other guests may have the same impression.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
this party inspected the property prior to reserving and expressed no issues with small bath or bedroom. In 15 years,no other tenant has had an issue with the bath or bedroom. I suggest that when you inspect a property prior, to booking pay closer attention before you book. Enjoy your next property that you book.

10/10 Excellent

rachel f., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!!
A few friends and I stayed for a long weekend and couldn’t be happier! The place is better (and bigger) than we thought, perfect location, the place was spotless, and Mary was fantastic!! She met us at check in and gave a walkthrough of the place and the communication and accommodations couldn’t have been better! We had the best sunsets too right from the front porch! Will 100% recommend and will def be staying here again if I come back to SD!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., currently in Hemet to be near 90 mother

Liked: Cleanliness
Pacific Beauty Beauty
2nd stay here. Lovely panoramic ocean view. Very clean. I didn’t cook this stay but kitchen is very well stocked. Home is decorated in a beautiful, very comfortable, yet understated way..perfect backdrop for the gorgeous view. Fun people-watching too…close to so many neat places. Well designed for couples traveling together because of the 2 bedrooms with attached baths. We didnt use the 3rd bedroom or 3rd bathroom across from it. As we were 4 seniors we appreciated that we had no stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Loved the location of this home. Views and sunsets were amazing. Each morning we would walk the path along the water to an eventual breakfast spot. We hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning ocean views and easy beach access
we had a wonderful time. We loved the ocean views and the easy beach access. The large open concept rooms were perfect for family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very special.
Fun beach house overlooking the ocean we /loved watching the surfers/beautiful sunsets . Lots of good seating areas in the house. There is a fair number of people who park near the house and enjoy the view for awhile, but we really didn’t mind them. We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zaida H., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
We stayed here to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday over Christmas! The weather was wonderful for December and the views from this beach home were incredible! Although it was a different way to spend Christmas, I brought along our stockings and hung them from magnetic hooks on the fridge for a more festive feel. Mary, the property manager, could not have been more gracious and welcoming to our family. She communicated with me prior to our arrival and made herself available in case we had any questions during our stay. We appreciated the candy and refreshments available for us to enjoy as well. Our group of seven consisted of a mix of teenagers and adults and we were able to spread out nicely due to the two living rooms and gorgeous little porch. We enjoyed using the bikes and if it were summer, I know our kids would have used the boogie boards too. Thank you so much for your hospitality and we hope we can return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 1st beach experience for our children!
This beachfront home exceeded all of our expectations. The views were gorgeous. We loved sitting on the front porch watching the ocean and listening to the waves. The property was clean, with a well furnished kitchen, and plenty bikes, and beach accessories. We traveled to San Diego to celebrate the adoption of 3 children, and couldn't have picked a more perfect spot for their first beach experience. Thank you very much. We hope to see you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Vacation Rental
After staying at this house for a week we did not want to go home. Out of all the VRBOs we have stayed at over the years this is easily the best overall property. Gina was great to work with when completing documents before check-in. When we arrived, Mary had the house in perfect condition and everything felt very clean inside. Mary even gave us a full tour of the house which was helpful. The views from the house are stunning and we spent a lot of time hanging out with the windows open. We would not hesitate to book this property again for another week long stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O., Hingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location and best view in town
This place was better than the pictures. Sat on deck each night to watch the spectacular sunset. The place is clean, comfortable and updated! Lots of room and 3 bathrooms! WE loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H., Coal City

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
Perfect house/location for my husband’s 60h birthday celebration! We brought his 2 brothers and their wives with us, none of whom had been to Cali before. We lucked out and had beautiful weather til the last day when it rained all day. Getting around to various favorite places of ours was no trouble at all from this location. The house held all of us comfortably and gave us a fantastic view from the front porch as well as the front living room/kitchen. My son who lives in Cali also visited and we had some friends come for a cookout. Plenty of room! All the necessities. Great time - would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
It was a lovely location for a beach vacation. Would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022