The White Rose in Oxnard

Wonderful Stay at the White Rose

Trader Joe (Corona, CA)
Review submitted: August 4, 2009   Date of arrival: July 17, 2009

The White Rose was great. It was clean, spacious, and well decorated. There were plenty of accessories that helped make our stay fun. Our kids enjoyed the bikes and the boogie boards. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and dishes. The location was excellent, the perfect walking distance to the beach. I really appreciated it when my deposit was promptly returned. It was a great week.

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

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Wonderful family experience!

lroma (San Diego, CA)
Review submitted: January 3, 2012   Date of arrival: December 27, 2011

Michael
Just wanted to let you know what a great time we had at the White Rose last week. It was everything you promised! The weather was perfect as well. We enjoyed a day trip to the channel islands from the Oxnard harbor which was super close. We also LOVED the cozy fireplace as we played games in the family/living room area. A great place to spend quality time with family! We have raved about it to everyone - so much better than staying in a hotel!

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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Wonderful, right across from beach!

Michelle K. (Emporia, Kansas)
Review submitted: January 1, 2012   Date of arrival: October 14, 2011

This house was right across from an expansive beach as promised! Great place.

Pluses (++'s)
1. Across from beach.
2. Mini market (more than a convenience store) within walking distance.
3. Garage door opener provided.
4. Beach toys/bikes/towels provided.
5. Super fast response when we had a leaking sink.
6. SLEEPING: 6 persons are supposed to be upstairs as there is a queen bedroom and 2-twin bedroom with a hall bath. Perfect for parents and two kids. The other 2 are supposed to sleep on a foldout couch. As fold out couches go, it would sleep two small kids but not two adults. Downstairs is where the other 4 are supposed to sleep but its a little awkward, see below.
7. Received refund for deposit within two weeks.
8. Several local owned restaurants within walking distance.
9. 24 hour fitness (with weekly membership available) about 2 miles away on Victoria.
10. Menu's for local dining provided.
11. Great outdoor grill on balcony, although we had to clean it prior to using.
12. Plenty of towels for everyone but IMO, there should be 3-4 x as many washcloths as towels since a new one is used at each shower. See minus' below.

Minuses (--'s)
1. Kitchen had ZERO spices. A little cooking spray, S&P and maybe a season salt would have been great- kind of a pain to carry those everywhere and they can be used by subsequent guests.
2. The address was a closely guarded secret. Even when we picked up the keys, from owner's elderly parents nearby, the address was not revealed after asking twice. We were just told, "look for the white roses."
3. Minimal hangers, washcloths and dishrags in house. NOTE: When we called about the water leak, we asked and washcloths/dishrags were brought promptly.
4. Downstairs is more like a studio apartment. King bed, futon, kitchenette kitchen table and bath (private) are all in one room. This is also the only interior passage for garage. Parents and kids could stay here but there isn't any privacy for any party.
5. Dishwasher had only cold water piped to it and, consequently, dishes did not come very clean.
6. $100 cleaning fee. We had to pay this AND strip all beds, carry out trash, wash dishes and put everything by laundry. Just include it in rental price and make the "policing" part of getting deposit back.

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