Relaxing Staycation

Staycation Mama (San Diego)
Review submitted: November 19, 2012   Date of arrival: November 8, 2012

My husband and I have 2 young children, eldest being 2 years old and although we live in San Diego, decided to try a staycation when our parents were visiting. This property is exactly as it is described. It is very comfortable with beautiful art work, clean and user friendly. Most of all, you cannot beat the location. It is quiet and beautiful with an incredibly serene view. My hubby and I watched a few sunrises and went for a leisurely walk every evening. There are parks for kids within walking distance and beautiful sail boats to look at all day... We ordered out from several places within walking distance; night life was around the corner, but right at the condo itself it was quiet with a light breeze, no noisy neighbors, easy parking, grassy park within walking distance as well. The bay was perfect for young kids, no worry about the tide but also an easy walk to the beach. We rented a mini van so everyone could fit but we rarely even left! All in all it was a perfect vacation for R+R, at the perfect location/ condo and we definitely plan to make this a family tradition.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Can I go back now?

SDF (San Diego, CA)
Review submitted: October 24, 2012   Date of arrival: June 23, 2012

This was the escape that really I needed this summer. This property is really ideal. Comfortable, with great posh touches (artwork, lighting, gourmet kitchen, etc.), yet not so pretentious that you would be concerned about having sandy feet.
Leave the sliding glass doors open to let the sea breeze right in. The condo is up off of the boardwalk so you feel safe and enjoy the quiet of the bayside, but can walk steps to the beach side of bustling Mission Beach. We had kids under 5 years with us and the calm waters of Mission Bay made it a relaxing place for us all to be. There were even sand toys and kids movies for them in the condo!
The location is perfect for those wanting to drive up the PCH, hit up Sea World, or visit Balboa Park. You could also opt to park your car and walk everywhere (our choice)! There is a market and 3 restaurants within a 2 minute walk! The covered parking is a must in Mission Beach. There is also a nearby public lot if you bring more than 1 car. The owner was responsive and friendly. He knew the area and was able to point us to some great places to eat. We look forward to going back again soon.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Awesome view, location, and upscale accommodations!!

ernest a. ()
Review submitted: October 18, 2012   Date of arrival: June 20, 2012

Location, Location, Location… with a view!!! This is an amazing place in Mission Beach. Close enough to get to the action of the ocean side; right on the bayside; walking distance to central Mission Beach; but far enough to give you a relaxing and pleasant vacation retreat. The condo is right on the Bayside boardwalk so you can easily have kids down on the sand playing while you watch them from the balcony. You have an amazing view of the water and can watch the Sea World fireworks from the couch. One of advantage of being in South Mission is that you’re right on Mariner’s Cove… for you boaters out there, that’s the one place you can anchor for free in San Diego for up to 72 hours. When I stayed at this rental, I anchored my boat in the cove and split time between the condo and on the water.

The condo is really well appointed. The kitchen is high-end and had all the things we needed to cook up a feast for the family and our SD friends. The living room, bedroom and dining areas are all very modern and functional. Two bathrooms so the kids can have one and the adults one to themselves. It has covered parking which is a huge plus in Mission. Also, it’s near the public lots so if you have more than one car, parking is very manageable. I highly recommend this as a Mission Bay rental. The owner is very reasonable, easy to work with and really treats you like family and a personal guest.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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goli (Oklahoma)
Review submitted: October 10, 2012   Date of arrival: October 4, 2012

My husband and I attended our oldest daughter's wedding this past weekend and wanted to have our younger daughter, son in law and our son, all stay at the same place. This place was just perfect! The location is unbelievable- the front door opens to the bay and just a few steps away from the back door you are on the ocean side. The shops, restaurants and stores are just a walking distance. The condo is furnished beautifully and is nice and clean and spacious. It was just a little warm in the condo but we used the fans we found in the closet and all was great! Scott is very nice to deal with although we did not meet his in person, he made us feel right at home!
You cannot go wrong by choosing this condo for your stay. My family and I can't wait to go back!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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TRULY A ESCAPE THAT HAS ALL

NASH (United States)
Review submitted: September 24, 2012   Date of arrival: August 21, 2012

My stay at Mission Beach has never been more enjoyable. The condo feels like a home away from home with a twist. Everything you need and anything you might need.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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WHAT A LOCATION & AN AMAZING CONDO!!!

TD (Cardiff, CA)
Review submitted: September 19, 2012   Date of arrival: August 24, 2012

What an amazing location and a beautiful condo! This place is perfect for those who are visiting San Diego and don't want to be in the middle of the nightlife downtown. It is also perfect for people like me who live in San Diego and have family members visiting from out of town who need a place to stay.

The area is very quiet and peaceful with killer views of the Bay. The inside of the condo is very well furnished, beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with everything a cook can need. It is perfect for young children to play on the sand and water too. And lastly, the owner Scott is very flexible and easy going. He made our experience very pleasant and smooth. I would definitely be booking his condo again. Thank you Scott! :)

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Far Exceeded our Expectations!

Staycation Lover (California)
Review submitted: September 19, 2012   Date of arrival: June 7, 2012

The pictures look great, but this condo felt even more luxurious in person! Every possible amenity for enjoying the perfect vacation can be found here. We enjoyed a fun & relaxing extended weekend- walking to restaurants, playing on the sand, our kids riding scooters on the boardwalk, BBQing on the grill and enjoying the view of the bay from the balcony... All of our stress went away the moment we walked through the door! This is a real gem in Mission Bay! We can't wait to visit again ;-))

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Staycation Perfection

LindaH (El Cajon)
Review submitted: September 19, 2012   Date of arrival: February 8, 2012

My husband and I live in San Diego, however we must live inland for housing and school reasons. Unfortunately, we do not get as much time as we would like to enjoy the beach. We love renting Scott's Mission Beach place for a few days when there is a beautiful weather spell coming to San Diego. The stress of parking and dealing with traffic does not exist. Instead, just the perfect weather and relaxation to enjoy San Diego. The kitchen is perfect, and pots, pans, and silverware are all high quality (it's so anything when owners use low quality stuff). I can watch the kids in the sand, and their grandma gets to enjoy the balcony int he shade. Meanwhile my teenage step-son loves to head over to Belmont Park and I know he is not too far away. AND, its a great deal any time of year!! Only wish the summer fireworks every night from Sea World were happening!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Just what I needed

Rich (D.C.)
Review submitted: September 19, 2012   Date of arrival: February 6, 2012

Every time I stay here reminds me of the first time. Simply put...perfect. There is not one error in this property. From the furniture, to the colors, to the decor it is all what you need. I try to stay here when it's not booked up. This is comparable to a top quality hotel with the home feel.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Such a treat!!

atomic sunshine (United States)
Review submitted: September 19, 2012   Date of arrival: August 8, 2012

What an amazing stay at this rock star pad!! Has everything you want and more. Spent the weekend with a bunch of friends, plenty of room for everyone and super comfy! Will definitely be coming back!!

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Stunning Beach House leads to Glorious Vacation

MissRixster (LA)
Review submitted: September 19, 2012   Date of arrival: August 11, 2012

My husband was having his 40th birthday....and I wanted to make sure it was memorable. So we shipped 3 car loads of our amazing friends to San Diego for an unforgettable weekend.

The beach house is perfect for entertaining....the kitchen is fully equipped, the bedrooms are beyond luxurious, and the home is fabulously appointed. We had such a great time, we had a hard time leaving the house.

The morning sunrise is glorious...and it's so convenient to walk out to the calm bay waters and take a swim or a walk on the beach. And the same day we went to the Pacific ocean...literally just steps from the beach house and watched a beautiful sunset (my husband's favorite).

What a treat to stay in this most beautiful beach house, in such a beautiful locale in San Diego!!!

I highly recommend it!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Had the best time!!

Bobby (San Francisco)
Review submitted: September 18, 2012   Date of arrival: June 5, 2012

I have stayed here 2 years back to back and I ABSOLUTELY love it. I use to play volleyball in College so I love having access to all the courts nearby and there are always friendly people willing to play. The unit itself is in great shape, CLEAN and perfect for my family. I have already booked next year. Thank you for allowing my family and I to enjoy this unit. We LOVE IT!!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Excellent Stay

kp (san francisco)
Review submitted: June 3, 2012   Date of arrival: May 18, 2012

I brought my college age sons down to Mission beach to learn to surf, we loved our stay here! The place looks exactly like the pictures, it's very well kept and stocked. We even broke open the new poker chips. The owner was super responsive and nice. The location could not be better and the provided parking place was great. In fact, the location is so great we did not move the car once we got there and ran to the grocery store. The kitchen was fabulous, as was the grill on the balcony right over the sand.

I highly recommend this beautiful and spacious apartment to anyone.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Amazing Location, Beautiful Condo

charlottemom (Charlotte, NC)
Review submitted: May 18, 2012   Date of arrival: March 31, 2012

We brought our 2 children to San Diego for spring break, and this condo was perfect for our family. The location is gorgeous: right on the beach at Mission Bay, which made for beautiful sunrises and picturesque views with boats bobbing on the bay as we sat on the patio. Very family friendly area, with the bay beach steps away, the ocean side of the beach a two block walk, an amusement park and shops just a few short blocks away, playgrounds, and all San Diego attractions within a 10-15 minute drive. The condo itself is also family friendly, with a fully stocked kitchen and lots of fun extras like kites and beach toys. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway

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Perfect Location, a Jewel, Very Serene, Great Value

VACALOVER (Huntington Beach CA)
Review submitted: December 29, 2011   Date of arrival: December 23, 2011

Stunning view - right on the sand - and also completely private. The BED and LINENS were so comfortable that my husband and I are going out to get the exact 1,200 thread count sheets, pillows, and pillow top mattress (and we have a very high end bed already -- but it is not as comfortable as this one was). The kitchen was perfect - great for cooking - completely remodeled. And the living room area was so comfortable and spacious. Be forewarned, the outside of the building is not impressive - but I think this is better in some ways, kind of a hidden treasure, a place to hide out that is gorgeous inside but doesn't attract the wrong attention. Inside, the spacious condo has a very serene and calming energy to it, very clean and well kept up, clearly the owner has put a lot of love into the place. I brought my husband and young daughter and we had tons of space, but I think it would also work well as a multi-family or a party type of vacation rental. Very conveniently located next to the boardwalk - took long strolls every day. Just a short drive to San Diego Zoo - was the perfect vacation spot for a 3 day getaway. Could have stayed there another week comfortably!

Recommended for: families with young children, romantic getaway

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Great Location!

mom2boysjsm (Phoenix, AZ)
Review submitted: October 5, 2011   Date of arrival: September 1, 2011

Condo was in a great location! The Mission for sit down breakfast; Baked for bakery take-out (the sticky buns & cinnamon rolls are yummy!) There is a park just a short walk, maybe 5 minutes, away that my kids enjoyed playing at in the evening.

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Wonderful Family Vacation Location

Jared (Draper, Utah)
Review submitted: August 15, 2011   Date of arrival: August 7, 2011

Great property at a beautiful location! Very convenient to Sea World and easy access to other Southern Cal locations. 4 kids loved being on the beach, and this spacious condo fit us well. Fun to sit on balcony at night and watch Sea World fireworks!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Wonderful Family Reunion

Wattzdooin (Fallbrook, Ca.)
Review submitted: July 24, 2011   Date of arrival: July 16, 2011

After almost 20 years my family was able to get together for a reunion and we found Scott's place on the internet. Wasn't sure what to expect site unseen but I must say the unit is very attractive and the kitchen has everything a cook could ever hope for. Great view, great location, very quiet and peaceful. We had six adults and two children and managed to all sleep comfortably. Everyone had a fantastic time and looking forward to planning another stay. I would recommend the unit highly.

Recommended for: age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Great bay front condo for families with small children

ssprink (Denver, Colorado)
Review submitted: June 3, 2011   Date of arrival: May 4, 2011

We recently travelled to San Diego from Denver for a family wedding & stayed at this beautiful bay front condo. The location is awesome! It's very close to everything....Sea World, Seaport Village, downtown, airport, etc...The condo is right on the bayside beach, which is so peaceful & quiet. Perfect for our young children to play in the sand and water. Also, a few short minutes walk to Mission beach with great swim beaches (with lifeguards) & the fun boardwalk.

This condo was very comfortable for 2 families with a few kids to share. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals (except the groceries & wine!). The balcony overlooking the bay was great for the adults to enjoy beverages after putting the kids to bed! There is an elevator in the building that made it easy to get our stroller & luggage up and down easily.

The Condo owner was easy to work with and accommodating with our special needs (early check in for kids naps, payment, etc...) We truly enjoyed our stay & can't wait to plan our next San Diego vacation!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Lovely bayfront condo and an even better stay

Nick (San Diego)
Review submitted: January 20, 2011   Date of arrival: May 18, 2005

I've stayed at this condo twice now and it's wonderful. Right on the water, nice renovations, high end furniture... the place is a real treat. The views are amazing and it's so quiet on the bay. After staying at Scott's place we recommended some of our friends out of Chicago and they too loved it!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Family Vacation

mom from vegas (las vegas)
Review submitted: September 14, 2010   Date of arrival: August 20, 2010

Our family consist of two children ages 2-4yrs of age, mom and dad. We all had a wonderful time. The condo was extremely clean and well maintained, the view from the condo was so awesome. My children and i watched the fireworks from sea world every night, The bay was ten steps away , so we were their every morning. As well as in the evenings for an after diner stroll. Legoland is a 25min drive away (went their twice). Deffinetly try Phils BBQ, It was scrumptous. This condo and it's location is a great find for families with small children. We loved our stay and felt extremly relaxed during our vacation. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway

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VRBORORG241242 (Scottsdale, AZ)
Review submitted: August 27, 2009   Date of arrival: August 27, 2009

We really enjoyed our stay at Scott's bayside condo. The location was perfect for my two young children (2 and 3 yrs old) - right on a quiet beach, but still close to restaurants, freeway, and Seaworld. Very comfortable, nice decor, well-appointed. Look forward to our next visit!

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EAS1 (San Francisco, CA)
Review submitted: October 2, 2008   Date of arrival: October 2, 2008

I run out of words to describe how much I love this place. If I had the time, I would come back to San Diego several times a year just to enjoy Scott's place. It's conveniently located, and I can just about walk everywhere! Not to mention it's almost private little beach on the balcony side. I LOVE the invinting decor and all the amenities included! would highly reccomend to anyone trying to space from the daily grind.

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Randolph Family1 (Santa Rosa, CA)
Review submitted: August 8, 2008   Date of arrival: August 8, 2008

We really enjoyed full days at the beach and then BBQing fresh halibut and salmon on the deck with beautiful views of Mission Bay and the Sea World fireworks each night.

Great location, comfortable digs and we loved the shower head in the master bathroom!

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Jennifer Porteus (Emerald Hills, CA)
Review submitted: April 2, 2008   Date of arrival: April 2, 2008

We stayed here for five nights with our two young sons while we visited San Diego.

The apartment is just great! It's got a sophisticated feel with attractive furnishings and art. There is plenty of space and the view out the living room window is amazing. Our very favorite part about the apartment was its location. You can walk down one flight of stairs and be on a quiet beach! It is an easy walk to the excitement of Mission Beach. The kids were over the moon.

Scott, the owner, was a pleasure to do business with. He's a really nice guy and very accommodating.

One word of warning - the parking space is small, which is very typical for the Mission Beach area - so don't plan on bringing your Hummer :)

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Review submitted: November 14, 2006   Date of arrival: November 14, 2006

I'd like to invite any guest comments.

Potential guests I encourage to contact me and ask for references. I aim to make your experience the best ever. I don't have any guest with a bad experience. If any of my scores of references do not endorse that my vacation rental is not one of the best valued locations they have experienced, then I don't deserve your business.

Kindly,

Scott
619-540-5494

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