This is my second time here and it is the best get-away I have found in years. We loved it so much we came back just a couple of weeks later for the weekend. You will make this a regular on your escape from the stress and strain of the work world. I felt like I was miles and miles away, but I was only 38 miles from home. What a great escape!! We rented bicycles and rode up and down the strand, watched the sunsets and relaxed around the fire pit. We even saw 3 whales while we were there. We invited our 2 other Marine couples and everyone confirmed this was paradise right in our own backyard. Guarantee we will be back again for another get-away soon.

I can not tell rave enough about this rental. It took our breath away when we walked in the front door and saw the view and how beautifully it was decorated. We knew that this was going to be a trip to remember. We loved every minute of our stay. This property is right on the beach level...No stairs to the sand. It was great to drive along the beach right up to the building and park inside a secure parking garage. We were so impressed that we had a private elevator to the inside of our unit. Awesome feature! We loved our daily walks on the Strand to the pier and the village. My parents could not go to the beach, but they loved being able to watch us surf right in front of the unit. We were so close to the water that we could sometimes feel the ocean spray, we saw dolphins every single day. The children loved the bunk beds and fought to see who would get the upper bunk. These were the most well built and comfortable bunk beds that we have ever seen and we definitely plan to order some for our home, I have never seen a king bunk bed, did not know they made such a thing. The fire pit was the highlight of our visit. This was a family gathering spot every night. We especially enjoyed the farmers market and the night fair- the food was great- this is a must do activity. We highly, HIGHLY recommend this property and will be coming back. You will love it- we certainly did. The owner was very attentive and called to make sure we had everything that we needed. This gets an A++++ rating from our family.

This unit was beautifully decorated and amazing location. The 3br/3 baths are all high end and the view is downright spectacular. They had all the extra nice touches as well. Lots of beach towels, beach toys, hair dryers, ebery kitchen appliance needed, etc. The beach right out front is only usable during low tide because at high tide it comes almost all the way up tp the strand. This was fine for us but just an fyi.

We stayed for four days and had a wonderful time. The condo is spacious and decorated with high quality appliances and furniture. Coming from a hospitality back ground I found the unit to be clean and well taken care of. The patio has nice relaxing furniture and looks directly out at the ocean. We saw a pod of dolphins swim bye a could of times. The location is an easy walk to nearby restaurants and shops. As we walked around I felt like this condo was definitely on the higher end compared to others along the strip.

We had a great time in this magnificent home. We brought 6 children and 2 adults and it was a perfect fit for the vacation we wanted. We arrived to a welcome sign and a home that is immaculately kept and in a spectacular location. The south the strand is a busy street but the noise is mitigated by the incredible design and quality windows and doors that kept it quiet and preserved the amazing view. We did have a mix of children and ages so it would be wise to note that the back room is two king bunks which worked well for our family but might not for others. We had children ranging from 4 to 11 years old, both boys and girls and with a little sorting out, everyone had a great place to sleep. Oceanside is a great town with lots to do and the ocean is perfect for young children. Wine on the balcony is truly something you can't describe! Thanks to the owners for the great spot to stay and for the beautiful way you keep your property!

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Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad your group enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you return!

We loved this house and location, thanks for your hospitality

We had a wonderful time. This place was great for everyone to have their own space and to do as much or as little as they wanted to do. The location was perfect with such convenient access to the beach, restaurants, grocery stores and most importantly for my grandson, Legoland. We are already planning out next stay.

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The online pictures just don't do this rental justice! It was gorgeous and very well appointed. We had stayed at another rental close to the marina that fell short and our expectations. However, my husband was still a little reluctant to try a new place. He mentioned many times during our stay how "well done" the villa was and that I would have a hard time beating it! It was so spacious that our grown children had their own space as well and didn't have to share a room or bathroom. And, since parking is such a problem in California, having the secured underground parking was fantastic! We would definitely stay here again!!

1. Fanatastic Location: 2. Breathtaking views 3. Upscale decorations, yet extremely comfortable-very spacious 4. Everything you could want was provided -only need our cloths and food 5. Saw dolphin's everyday- even saw a whale 6. Loved the fact that we could easily take our handicapped daugher for walks along the Strand/ boardwalk -right on beach level 7. Have never stayed at a property were the boardwalk was so close to the water...great feature for our family 8. The Pier was fantastic- went fishing everyday- caught lots of fish 9. Beds really comfortable 10 Fire pit was the best. Would I come back? ..YOU BET. I would absolutely recommend this to everyone. We were treated as very special guests. Loved being so close to the ocean. Veiws for miles and miles.

We walked into the Dolphin Villa and the view and the home took our breath away. This is an absolutely beautiful, upscale condo, very comfortable especially for the children. My children begged not to go home or leave the bunk beds. They pleaded for us to stay extra days and said this was their favorite vacation place.!!!. This was a dream come true vacation. We have a handicapped child and found this to be a perfect place for our family. NO steps to the beach made this so convient for our little girl who is in a wheel chair. We were able to easily get her to the sand..we just walked out our front door and we were on beach level. NO STEPS! We loved the fact that we could take long walks on the strand and to nearby restaurants without having to pile everyone in the car.. Getting from the garage into the condo was a breeze with the elevator. This was the most perfect spot for our family and we called today for our next reservation. BEAUTIFUL-BEAUTIFUL-BEAUTIFUL Totally recommend this awesome home.

My husband and I came here with two of our couple friends. We had never vacationed to Southern California so we decided to give it a try. We picked here because it seemed like there was a lot of stuff to do nearby. We did absolutely none of the activities we had talked about in the planning phase and we loved it! We pretty much spent our time relaxing on the beach. Ok, we did a little more than just that, but not much. Some things we really enjoyed were renting beach cruisers and riding down the coast and stand up paddling in the harbor. The quality of the accommodations exceeded our expectations, especially considering the price. We will absolutely vacation here again and have already recommended it to some of our friends.

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My family and I have been coming to Southern California for 16 years. Typically we stay at a condo in San Clemente but due to some renovations at our normal place we were unable to get our week. My wife found this place and we decided to give it a try. This is now our absolute favorite! We really enjoyed all of the activity in the area, it is a great place to walk around and find cool restaurants and bars. The kiddos spent a lot of time at the beach. The beach is right out front, I was able to get a truly awesome frame-able picture of my oldest boy surfing from our porch at sunset! Accommodations are very nice, new and high end. Bunk beds worked out very well, we would put kiddos to bed on top bunk early and the grandparents would go to bed later on the lower bunk. They were sturdy with no movement. This is a great place and we had a great vacation. We highly recommend!

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We're from Texas and this was our first time in Southern California. Usually we beach vacation on the east coast. We were very impressed with the area, the strand is such a lively place, we loved it! Lots of activities to do very close. The accommodations were exceptionally nice, (it actually looked like the pics) and was very comfortable for the 8 of us. The beach is right out front and pristine. Overall we were very satisfied, we plan to come back next year.

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Great place, location and accommodations. We recommend!

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You really can see dolphin's from this property. We saw dolphin's every single day of our stay. One day there was a big pod straight out in front of the unit, they really put on an amazing show for us. Our kids were screaming every time they jumped out of the water and twirled. It was better than our trip to Sea World. The children never wanted to leave because they did not want to miss the daily dolphin shows. It was a sight to behold. Not only did we see Dolphins, but we saw a lots of whales and a baby seal even came ashore. This place is unbelievable. Our kids went nuts over the bunk beds and they spent a lot of time making forts and hiding out in their make believe caves. The beds were entertainment in themselves. One of the other couple stayed in the lock off room with the king bunk beds and they said that the king bunk beds were super comfortable beds and so sturdy. They loved the fact that they had their own kitchenette for early morning coffee before their run. Unlike us, they got up at the crack of dawn to go running. Not what I want to do on my vacation!! This place is absolutely beautiful and my wife wanted the owner to come to our house and decorate. She even got the name for the bunk bed manufacturer because we have to have those beds. Have never seen anything built so strong, no way they are going to break. I want to say thanks to the owner for offering such a beautiful and comfortable place. We were very impressed with everything. We wanted for nothing and we had NO complaints only praises. You can bet we are coming back. Billy

Our family just stayed at their newest property in Oceanside- Vrbo 43111, the 5 bdr beach cottage and I have to say that both of their properties are first class. I can't say enough about the fact that they have made both very upscale, but comfortable. Their other property is a 5 bdr on the beach and was perfect for the whole extended family. Most of my family is from Utah and being together is something our family believes in strongly. so havng bigger properties has been a blessing for us. The Pelican Villa was great for just our family, even though we could have had another family join us. It is very spacious and the 3 bdrs were great for just us and our sons. We have stayed with Saundra at her other property in Carlsbad for years before she sold it. During one of our stays our BIG grown boys were rough housing when they broke the bed.. which we, of course, paid to replace..sorry about that. Breaking a bed at this new place would not be possible with those king size mega bunk beds. They are built to last and our 275 lb weight lifters loved the fact that they both had king beds and did not have to share a bed. We are beach people and will not stay anywhere other than on the beach. We moved from the other location in Carlsbad because the units there too small. These new properties are perfect for our family. We felt totally comfortable and loved being so close to the water. This propertey is so close to the water, that we could sometimes feel the ocean spray. Infact, if you walked south towards Wisconsin Street, you could get soaked during high tides when the swells were super big. The ocean is great for surfing boogie boarding and swimming, since our sons like to surf this was perfect. We loved the fact that there was a walkway/boardwalk right out our front door. We never missed a day that we did not walk to the pier. We hesitated coming to Oceanside from Carlsbad, but we love it and will never leave. Just sad it took us so long to make our way north a bit.

My family loved the Dolphin Villa. You honestly can see the dolphins from the the unit. My family got so excited to be able to see the dolphin play all day. This property is fantastic and our family definitely wants to come back SOON. There were beds for all of us. My smaller children loved the Queen bunk beds, in fact, we had a hard time getting the kids out of the bedroom. My older boys loved the lock off room and the 2 king bunk beds. They boys are big sized football players and thought the King bunk beds were perfect for them. They loved the lock off feature of the back bedroom because the refrigerator gave them their own stash of snacks all night.. They loved family time, but really enjoyed their private little patio off their bedroom. They we always out there playing on their computers- when they weren't on the beach surfing or playing family Rummy. Q They loved the fact that they had their own private space. The walkway was such a great feature. The boys ran along the beach every morning and we took the little ones on walks to the downtown area almost every day..we can not say enough about how much we enjoyed our vacation and the unit played a big part in our enjoyment. This is a great place and we highly recommend it.

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We had the wonderful opportunity to stay for 10 nights in this condo. We had two teenagers that loved the lock out room and king size bunk beds. We also spent time with other family and there was plenty of space for everyone to stay. We loved sitting on the deck watching the ocean and surfers. We had many opportunities to watch whales and dolphins from the deck. The location was fantastic and loved the opportunity to take walks along the beach and the pier. My husband and kids took surfing lessons which was a definate highlight of the trip. The cleanliness of the the unit was fantastic and the owner was extremely welcoming and warm.

We rented this condo for almost five weeks, we can't possibly say enough good things about it. It is beautiful, warm, spacious and very well equipped. Some of family joined us and with all the room all of us had our own space and we had a fabulous time. Our ocean vacation truly was a vacation of a lifetime, we loved Saundra and her warm and welcoming ways. The condo, the ocean, the area was all just as good as it gets. Lawrence and Cathie from Canada

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