Reviews of Property: House, private pool, spa between Disneyland & beach

Description House, 2300 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, town, pool, garden, terrace, air-conditioning
Rates per property (USD)
$225 - $325/night 
$1,695 - $2,395/week 
Mary
714-614-3820
Speaks: English

7 Reviews of Property 219274 in Huntington Beach, California

Rating
5 out of 5

Everything we were hoping for...and more!!

JimandSandy Arlington Heights, Illinois
Review Submitted: June 8, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2008
When I first discovered this vacation home online, I was a little leary...it sounded wonderful, but then again, it was an advertisement. Most of the time photo ads give you the perfect scenario but seldom live it to your expectations. After talking this over with my wife and 2 teenage sons, we decided to give it a chance. The owners were very courteous and professional, which gave me more confidence in this endeavor before we arrived. We all loved the idea of our own private pool and whirlpool in a private back yard, but I was concerned about how clean these facilities would be. Our stay was for the first week in August, '08. We arrived to find the entire house including the pool facilities clean, orderly, with all amenties a family would need. We were VERY impressed, since the description of the property matched expectations...and then some. We found the house very spacious and very livable. The surrounding neighborhood was quiet clean and safe. We thought the location was perfect, since it was an 8-10 minute drive to the beach...and with quick access to major freeways to travel north or south. Over all this property did not feel like a "vacation" home, it felt like we were staying at a friends home while they were away!
I would highly recommend this to families, to tourists, to anyone who wants a "step up" from any hotel you will find.
My family liked it so much, we've already booked a week to stay here this summer once again!!
Owner's Response: You were great renters and we look forward to having you again any time. Have a wonderful year.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful vacation!

Maryland Mom Bethesda, MD, USA
Review Submitted: June 8, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
My family had a very enjoyable vacation in Southern California, and the rental home was perfect! The children loved swimming in the beautiful pool, while my husband and I were able to relax in the connecting spa. The home is located in a quiet neighborhood and was immaculate. We had plenty of room, very nice kitchen that looks out to the pool area, well decorated, looks like there were several recent upgrades, especially the upstairs bathroom. Nice big bonus room upstairs. The location was great, within easy driving distance to the beach, Disneyland, and in a good location between San Diego and Hollywood/LA. There are many restaurants and grocery stores nearby. The owners were very accessible and happy to answer all the questions I had. I would definitely recommend this rental to a friend or anyone looking to stay in a rental home in Southern CA. My kids are already planning to return for next year's vacation!
Owner's Response: We so enjoyed meeting you and your handsome children and look forward to your return. We will be happy to supply you with any information you need to make the next trip as happy as the last one. With appreciation, Andy and Mary.
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Rating
5 out of 5

We absolutely LOVE our HOME away from home!!!

Valerie & Bruce Portland, Oregon
Review Submitted: June 6, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We are repeat guests at this home and have absolutely loved every stay. We have come and stayed with our grandchildren, attended our son's wedding and done some sight seeing. We find this home to be very comfortable and accommodating for all of us ranging in age from 2-60 years old. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the many rooms providing private spaces for all of our family.
The family room above the garage with it's own bathroom and bedroom is perfect for those in our family that have young children and don't wish to disturb the rest of us early in the morning.
Disneyland and the surrounding areas are close. We have always had a rental car and this made going to the beach and sightseeing possible.
The house was clean, well equipt and very comfortable. We have a grandson and a grown son that have severe allergies. Neither one of them has ever had any problem during their stay in this home.
The owners were very accessible and open in answering any questions that arose during our stay. We hope to return many times in the future! We love our home away from home!
Valerie & Bruce
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Rating
3 out of 5

Didn't live up to expectations

Sunseeker from Canada Calgary, Alberta Canada
Review Submitted: May 4, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
Our experience at this house was mixed. The owners were very pleasant to deal with and our deposit cheque was returned promptly, however we did have issues with the cleanliness of the property. From the moment we stepped in the door I could smell dust. The furnishings are quite dated and not very comfortable. The pillows and throw on the sofa in the kitchen were tattered. I took pictures of the grime on the microwave vents and large dead bugs amongst the dust on the floor in the laundry room (but its separated from the living area of the house) The kitchen looks nice but a "gourmet kitchen" should really have some decent pots and pans and a real knife or two for cutting. The garborator didn't work, and they had plastic patio chairs at the kitchen table. We didn't see a vacuum and the brooms that were there were very old and ratty and felt full of grime. The upstairs bathroom was very nice and new looking but the ensuite looked like they had put some money into it but didn't quite finish it off. It was also very loud in the am and you could hear everything outside. All in all, with 3 kids ranging in age from 3.5 - almost 13, it was better than being cooped up in a hotel but we won't rent this property again. The kids didn't really care about the dust and grime and loved having the pool to swim in everyday. The house is well situated and it was easy enough for us to We went to Disneyland, Universal, toured Hollywood, hit a couple of the beaches briefly as it was too cold to stay for very long, and went to Medival Times. We had a great vacation and loved everything we did and all of the places we went. One of the best restaurants close to Disneyland was Joe's Crab Shack. There was an outdoor playground for the kids and the wait staff sang and danced for fun... food was terrific too. if you are going to stay here though you will need a car.
Owner's Response: As an owner, I am distressed to hear the comments by this reviewer. We are taking immediate steps to correct any of the perceived housekeepoing problems, even though this is the first time any of our previous renters have ever cited cleanliness as an issue in this house. None of these problems were reported to us by the above renter so we could timely address them at the time. Our house instructions state clearly that we are always available by house phone for this purpose. There are two vacuums in the cleaning closet. The washer and dryer are in a section of the garage. The kitchen waste disposal ("garborator") was working after they left and has not been reported as broken since then. If they had called us we would have told them about the "reset button". We will take inventory of kitchen pots and pans. The knife set is "Henkel", a very good quality knife brand. This house has been completely upgraded/remodeled, in and out. The "dust smeling" is a mystery to us. But it's possble there may be some "still-surfacing" residual dust from new drywall sanding on a small section of ceiling. If so, we'll certainly correct this. The pool was just re-plastered and re-tiled. The neighborhood is quiet except in the morning as children are delivered to a nearby school during the school year. We sincerely hope this review will not discourage future rental possibilities and we commit to cooperate in any way to please and satisfy our guests' comfort and satisfaction. Regards. Mary & Andy
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Rating
5 out of 5

Excellent!

hotrodder Vuollerim Sweden
Review Submitted: November 11, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
This house is exactly what the ad says about it. Sometimes a picture don't tell the truth, but about this place it sure does. A very good choice.
Owner's Response: Thank you for your positive comments about your stay in our house. It's great to know that you liked the home and its great location. Southern California is so full of good family activities. Your security refund will reach you shortly......Mary
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Rating
5 out of 5

A great house in a great location.

TinaandAdy Norfolk, England
Review Submitted: August 31, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
On arrival the property was as described, very clean and well maintained. The house is in a perfect location, a quiet residential area but within reach of many beaches, restaurants, shops and attractions. We hired a car throughout our stay (recommended) and visited attractions e.g soak city, Los Angeles zoo and universal studios.We also went to Laguna, Santa Monica and Huntington beaches, the beaches are very clean and safe and well covered by many life guards. Huntington its self is excellent on Tuesdays with a street market and entertainment and a good atmosphere. Many good restaurants nearby but Sizzlers was our favourite, salad bar recommended. A perfect property in a perfect location which we cannot recommend highly enough. We didn't want to leave but we will be back SOON!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great, comfortable house!

Jo Mustang, OK
Review Submitted: December 14, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
We stayed here from Dec. 2 to the 6th of 2007. We had the master bedroom, my sister in law and her husband had the second bedroom with the queen bed, and their daughter and son in law chose to stay in the family room. We loved it so much, we will definitely do it again, but next time we'll bring our daughter and son in law too.
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