Reviews of Best Location! 1 House from Ocean. Bright and clean 2 bedroom unit, sleeps 6


Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 67 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maurer’s
Cozy, super convenient to everything since we chose not to rent a car. Nice to have several fans to circulate air. Hard to keep sand out. Would have been nice if there was some place outside to hang towels, wet clothes. Overall perfect for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Mission Beach Rental
Cute and cozy perfect location for weekend beach trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Thanks had fun
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Dmarie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a nice place
Place was expensive and hot
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
This was a weird experience. On the second day of arrival, the guest emailed us on how they love the place and inquired on staying here for a longer period. Later my property manager noticed the screen windows were all taken off and guests were painting their car inside the garage (which left permanent paint marks on the floor). We inquired with the guests and were told to leave them alone. Ironically, guests later complained to VRBO on the flies in the room and they may contract COVID from flies, which has no scientific basis at all and which was resulted from them taking screens off the windows. Sorry for the hot experience since there was a heat wave during the stay. The Unit has no AC as most of the mission beach properties, but we provided many fans.

4/10 Poor

kelly m.

Over priced
This property is overpriced. My sister rented the unit right next door with 2 full bedrooms with closets (no closets in this unit), it was cleaner, decorated nicer and about 400 square feet bigger. Here's the kicker, we booked at the same time and hers was much cheaper!!! There were no drinking glasses in this unit upon arrival and after asking we received some after 2 days of drinking out of mugs (how long have they had no glasses?). A picture on the wall was placed upside down by some previous guest yet no one noticed to fix it. Gave a feel of unprofessionalism. This unit advertises sleeping 6 yet we only had 5 bath towels and 5 beach towels. When I asked prior to arriving if there were any beach chairs, they didn't know and suggested I bring some. Both my sister and I have been staying at VRBO's in Mission Beach for 20 years and every single unit had a few beach chairs for us to use. There is a huge crack in the wall where a pocket door was added which goes through to the other side of the wall. Gives a feeling of instability and that basic maintenance isn't being addressed. There were many maintenance type issues (storm door wouldn't shut correctly, utensils in kitchen were broken but not replaced, cracks in the wall, towel rack in bathroom kept falling off etc). The best part of this unit is it is 1 block from the beach and very convenient. The kitchen was updated and nice. However, I am very disappointed in the lack of maintenance for this unit and how grossly overpriced it is. If they drop the price significantly it would be a better value. The property manager did a great job at responding to our concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Apologies for your experience. Thanks for point the issues out. 1. Just discussed with my property manager on improvements we will do — inventory of utensils to prevent broken pieces and also mixing up supplies between the two units(There was a large group before you rented both who took and left the drinking glasses to the other unit), ensure there are 6+ towel sets , pay attention of the hanging picture, etc. ( loose towel bar was fixed right after your departure) 2. Crack and some other handyman work were on the list to be fixed after summer, which is crazy period for handyman. 3. Cleanliness - we actually are proud of the job the cleaning crew does. I changed quite a few cleaning services until the current one. We got many compliments on the job she does. 4. Price- I followed the dynamic pricing suggestion from VRBO system. Not sure why big difference. But location wise it is a premium spot. Thanks again for sharing your feedback for improvement.

2/10 Terrible

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor Stay
The owner forgot about my booking, causing us to be stuck outside while the property manager tried to figure everything out. The second unit occupants thought they were in my unit, actually had the code to unlock the door. Eventually the property manager got everything sorted. She was helpful. Can’t say the same about the owner. Also negatively affecting our stay were the second unit occupants. They rudely took over our dedicated outside space. Using our table and bbq area as their beach storage (wet clothes, cooler, sand, etc. ). They also used our washer/and dryer everyday. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this unit or owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
I apologize for failing to record this booking to my property manager so it delayed check in. This is probably the only error on myself for the last 13 years ever since I started vacation rental. I was out of country traveling while the booking came in and sent a note to my property manager but did not realize the email did not go thru. I am glad we were able to sort out the issue and got you in. With regard to the front unit tenants using your spaces and W/D, I wished you had contacted my property manager who would surely clarify that with the other units. Sorry again for the experience.

2/10 Terrible

Kim R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So misleading I left early and am disputing charge
The primary pic of of a home on the beach AND NOT THE HOUSE YOU ARE RENTING. BEWARE. SMALL SAD AND PURPOSEFULLY MISLEADING.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
To sad to see this review. This guest arrived one day earlier than her booked arrival date. My team responded quickly and accommodated her for the night in the front larger 3 bedroom unit with ocean view. We even gave her the night at the same price as the small unit (which usually is twice the cost). After moving back to the unit she booked which has no ocean view inside the unit , as clearly stated in the property description, she complained the unit did not have ocean view. I just hope she showed in her review at least some level of appreciation of what my team did for her.

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location of the property was great, use of garage and laundry were very nice, too. Communication was great prior to and during our trip. The unit was older and seemed bigger in the pictures. Nice breeze at night helped cool down the house during days in the mid 60's, not sure how cool it would stay during hot weather since there isn't AC. New kitchen cabinets and counters were nice, but little to no extra kitchen items. Plan ahead if you want to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNA V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!!!
We all had a great time and would do it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
Family had a blast, and the location was ideal. Property was clean and check in and checkout were a breeze. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location is great. Does not have a/c as advertised. Would have only needed it a few times, except the house was being sanded and painted our whole week. Dust/workers talking all day right outside the open windows. Small unit, but awesome location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Hi Tim, Thanks for taking the time to review. Our apology for not being able to arrange the painting schedule to accommodate your stay(Painters rescheduled the exterior painting themselves without fully realizing the impact to guests). I truly wish you have contacted my property manager right away so we could have asked the painting company to change dates to paint. Sorry again. Minnie

10/10 Excellent

simona p., PRESCOTT az

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway with my kids . We loved it . Perfect location .
Perfect location. We loved it there . Kids loved it also. I was planning on buying beach towels and sand toys while we get there but the house had it all . Which made it so much easier and fun. We enjoyed every second and hearing the ocean at night was wonderful . It does have an ocean view from the shower :) we used it to sleep , change and that was perfect for our needs . Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Melissa F., Austin, Texas

Great if you set your expectations
This property is in a great location and has the basics. Property manager is great and very responsive. However, make sure you have the right expectations on what you are getting. These were the biggest issues for us: 1. the place is clean and pretty well equipped but is in real need of an update -- old paint, old furniture, old refrigerator (no ice or water!) 2. it is very small and the second bedroom is almost unusable. It has bunk beds but having 2 people in there (or even 1) would not be comfortable 3. walls are thin -- it can be noisy outside 4. patio area has a table but not a place you'd want to sit Otherwise, it is in a great location near to the beach and has all the basics -- still better than a hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mission beach vacay
This was a great vacation rental. I left my glasses at the property the management company mailed them back to me in Az. Great service!!! Clean hose. So close to the beach, shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.. very friendly property manager.. easy to contact...
Great place to stay if you have kids.. close boardwalk down stairs and ocean view immediately within steps... owner was great and easy to respond when needed..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location
This place was great and was a perfect fit for our family. The proximity to the beach and Belmont was amazing. We would stay again to create more lasting memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We loved our stay here and property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M., Loudoun County/Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location great property and the owner and property manager were awesome in taking care of my needs. I had technical difficulties with my I phone and had no computer they were truly incredible. I highly reccomend this property as some one born and raised in San Diego but no longer live there. I am a 50 year old who likes to get together with all of my friends from San Diego at least 3 times a year to surf play golf and eat good taco shop food
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Charles A., Tucson, AZ.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandtastic Apartment
Great little apartment right next to the beach. Was clean and comfortable for my family of four adults. The second bedroom is mostly a bunk bed space, but it worked for my two sons. Not much room in that part for other than sleeping. Master was a good size, but could use its own TV. Kitchen, was big for an apartment, clean and new. The refrigerator is old and the shelving is in poor shape, but it was big enough. There are fans and lots of open windows that kept the apartment nice and cool. The garage was a normal size and I could fit my truck be in it. The location is sweet, but no views. I just walked down stairs to the court side walk and I was at the board walk in just a few steps. At night the front buildings funnel the ocean waves sound right into the bedroom windows...great sleeping music. The couches and living area are clean and comfortable. It was a really good rental. Recommended for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fit for our family.
Loved the large bathroom with actual counter space and drawers. Loved the private washer and dryer. Loved that we could easily get our large vehicle into the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Minnie C.

Wonderful location, really nice brand new kitchen and cute!
Relaxed stay. Well equipped with wonderful remodeled kitchen. Unit is neat and clean. Perfect for us.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Awesome location! Wonderful stay
Truly enjoyed the stay. So close to beach and everything else. Walking along the broad walk and watching the sunset are really relaxing experience. No need to drive in and out and find parking spot. Many activities and things are all within walking distance. Unit is not big, but clean dan functioning well. New grill, door, and patio set. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Tanya G.

location was great but condition of property was not!
This property was not in good condition... a smoke detector was going off when we arrived and it took us 4 phone calls and 2 hours to get it turned off. Also, the patio areas where not as described, very run down with a rusted out table and chairs, along with broken beach chairs, toys etc. There was no place to sit outside and enjoy the ocean breeze and the screen door to the unit was also rusted out with a large hole in it, making it unsafe to sleep with the door open. Pictures of the unit as advertised where over 12 years old. For the price, I expected a lot more than what this unit had to offer. I have rented various units at Mission Beach and have never been misled by a property description until this trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thanks for the feedback. We apologize for the situation. Had long discussion with the new property management. Replaced with brand new patio set, grill and screen door, etc. Handyman has spent more than one day in the unit fixing, painting and cleaning up, some furnitures are in the process of being replaced this week. Starting now, we will do routine maintenances to ensure it is in the proper condition. Would really like to obtain timely feedback so we can correct any issues right away.

2/10 Terrible

amy r.

FRAUD
THE PROPERTY WAS IN VERY BAD SHAPE AND WE WERE VERY DISAPPOINTED AS THE PHOTOS THAT WERE POSTED DID NOT LOOK LIKE THE PROPERTY WE RENTED. WE WILL NEVER AGAIN STAY A PROPERTY FROM VRBO AS THEY SHOULD BE BETTER INFORMED OF THE PROPERTIES THEY ARE POSTING FOR FAMILIES SUCH AS OURSELVES TO RENT. THE PHOTOS APPEAR TO BE VERY OLD AND THE PROPERTY NEEDS A COMPLETE REMODEL. FROM THE ADDRESS WE STAYED IN THE OCEAN IS NOT IN VIEW LIKE THE PHOTO THAT IS POSTED. OUR MISTAKE WAS NOT DEMANDING A REFUND WHEN WE ARRIVED. WORD OF ADVICE MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK IF YOU DECIDE TO RENT FROM VRBO SO YOU DO NOT STAY IN A VERY RUNDOWN PROPERTY.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Hi Amy, Thanks for taking your time to write your feedback so we can address timely. As it is advertised (many guests have stated), this is a clean and functioning unit with great location, it is not new and does not have ocean view. In addition, we do address any issues guests bought up timely. In your case, I am very sorry you were dissatisfied, and really hoped we have heard from you during your stay so we can address any concerns you had. I am still trying to collect the list of issues you were not happy with. Hope I will get it from you soon. In the meantime, my property manager and handyman went back to the unit after your review and tried to tight things up. Regards.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Excellent place for a beach weekend!
We spent 4 nights at the cute little condo and it was just right for our family of 4 to enjoy some beach time. The property managers were very responsive and helpful, and the condo had everything we needed for the weekend. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel S., Scottsdale

Nice and clean
Perfect for enjoying all the beach has to offer. Close to many restaurants and shops. Had a real nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Corey R.

As advertised --nice place
Place was clean, everything convenient and easy and a great location being a row back from the boardwalk. Quiet --not as much night time noise as you get at PB or even one row up on the boardwalk. Parking isn't easy, but it's possible, we got our Infiniti QX80 (the mothership) in there with some work and the other renters (of the main unit) had a minivan and we both fit. Sheets and bedding are clean and nice and floors are good. Only thing keeping this from a 5 star is the queen bed needs to be replaced. It sags in the middle, and feels like you are sleeping on the side of a hill. With a new mattress, this place would be 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thanks for the review and feedback. We will replace the mattress.

10/10 Excellent

Minnie C.

Wonderful stay
Unbeatable location. Just as described, clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Great location good fit for our family
The rental wa nice and had everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach and close to everything we did. I would recommend it and stay there again. Having to share one bathroom with 4 teenage girls was a bit of a challenge but they figured it out, other than that everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

It was so nice to be right next to the ocean.
We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

justin f.

Our usual spot to stay
We love this condo. Its perfect for our family and this is our 3rd stay here. We wouldn't stay anywhere else. Very short walk to Belmont Park. Get your all day pass at Costco. com for a ~50% savings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

A nice place. We enjoyed our stay. Nice to have a garage and washer/dryer.
The furnishings are up to date. Comfortable bed. We didn't use the sofa bed but folded it out. It is a memory foam and very nice. Owner is very responsive and accommodating. Convieniently located.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2017

8/10 Good

shawn d.

Great place, great location more than expected!
Our stay and the rental was great! Clean and nice with everything you need. We had a wonderful stay and s great time. The location was execellent with lots of extras not mentioned in description. The only suggestion i hsve is that the fan in the master and sbovevthe dinning table need balancing. The master was unusable do to this snd the dining fsn wotked but could not be turned uo very high eothout becoming wobbly and msking noise. Other than these small maintenance repairs, evetything else was tip top! We would definitely stay again and recommend to others. The process was easy and painless and our trip required a schedule out of the normal rental time which was accommodated. Execellent place, excellent owner, all around a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Shawn, Thank you very much for the review. Fans have been fixed. We love to see you coming back in future.

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Great Location!
Just half a blocked off the beach. Once you get there you don't have to drive, just play on the beac and bay.

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Awesome beach vacation
This great little spot is perfect for a small family like ours. Perfectly positioned on Mission Beach. The only thing I would recommend is a small broom to help keep the sand out of the house. Otherwise it is dang near perfect. We plan on coming back many times.