Pacific Beach, California
It was amazing. Great location.
Management was friendly and helpful, everything was detailed and made our stay easy. The unit was comfortable and having such close walking access to the bay made the experience special.
We’ve rented a place in PB every year for the last 15 years and know the area well. For the following reasons, we had a negative experience with this one: 1. Check-in: the key to access the building was supposed to be in a lock box in the garage. It wasn’t. We had to call the management company, who directed us how to access the unit and get the key that had been inadvertently left there. Not a big deal and a one off, but set the tone. 2. Odor: the second you open the front door you get hit with a very harsh and unpleasant odor, which might be from the old carpet in the living room or maybe from aggressive cleaning solutions or both. In either case, it was very unpleasant. Fortunately weather was good so we were able to be out of the unit a lot. I emailed the management company (Nancy’s) and they called right away and sent someone to have a look, but didn’t resolve the issue. Even after several days of leaving windows open the smell didn’t abate. 3. Cleanliness: one of the pillows on a bed was unwashed, someone’s make-up was still on it. 4. General state: the building is old but the unit itself is pretty weathered, too. One example is the glass table in the living room has a broken corner that is simply wrapped with tape. That’s a $50 problem to solve that the owners have simply chosen not to. 5. Noise from above: this unit is on the ground floor, with another rental unit right above it (we saw one family depart and another arrive while we were there). If someone in the unit above walks at all, the noise is incredible; if a child runs and jumps, it’s unbearable. The Mission Bay location is great, especially for little kids who get the benefit of sand and water without the noise of the ocean. It’s a very short drive to all the shops and restaurants and very easy access to the freeway. But there are a couple dozen buildings on Riviera Drive right on the Bay - find a better one.
Having read other reviews about this property I was a little nervous, however the building is a little aged everything was clean and nice. It is in a good location and served our every need.
We had a great time. This place had all we needed to feel at home. Great location on the Beach.
First disappoinment: they don't have a swimming pool (the second photo in the add makes you believe there is one) Second disappoinment, it is a run down building; but the living space is very nice; the little problems we found were fixed very rapidly. (Thank you Laura) Oh, the view from the balcony is the only nice view, the other windows look to walls, to the entrance and to other people's private space (if you open the window you'll be watch by neighbors). The kitchen has everything you need. The sofa and living room chairs are very old and uncomfortable ?. But if you spend your time outside, you'll forget the troubles. Ask for a front to the Bay location and enjoy.
The first night we got there we got there at 5 o’clock at night the elevators didn’t work we got your apartment finally and we had something to eat we wipe down the table and it was the cloth was black black. We then went to go to bed and I feet were black before we could get into bed we had to wash our feet. The next day they called to see how I’ll check in was and I explain to them how dirty the place was so they said they would send somebody up to redo it. At 4 o’clock the next day the cleaning lady showed up all she had was a dry mop she said that’s all she does she doesn’t wash the floors so that’s all she did so the floors remain filthy. The third day they called and we explained how dirty it was there was mold she asked me to wipe the floor with the paper napkin and sent her a picture of it so I did so then she came up herself they did wash the floors this time time. There was mold in the bathroom after four or five days everybody was sick we had to leave and go home. So no I would never recommend this place. Four out of the six people came home with sinus infections in Colds including the infant. There was no air-conditioning so you basically are sweating the whole time everything is sticky I definitely would not recommend anybody called out unless they’re just gonna go and party and don’t care about the floors.
Excellent communication responsiveness of management. The patio could use some TLC for a more thorough cleaning. Excellent location. Lots of beach chairs, boogie boards & bikes.
Overall great experience staying at the property. Beds were uncomfortable and auto lights in the bathrooms a little disruptive. The floors are tile so on hot days they were great but on cold days brrrrrrr so cold bring slippers. The location is so good though. Steps to sail bay and boardwalk. So close to fanuel street park so excellent for little kids. I wish there was laundry in the unit but it’s so close it wasn’t super inconvenient and you can use a smart phone app to run so it may it pretty painless. The unit has all the stuff for traveling w kids - high chair, bed rails, lots of sand toys and a great selection of regular toys. My biggest complaint though was the noise. Because the unit is on the first floor located right near the entry gate it was loud on the weekends and kept waking my 5 yr old. I love this location but not 10% sure I would stay in this unit.
What can I say - location was amazing. You walk from the garage (where you get two parking spaces) to the sand. There is also a wonderful breeze through the house when you open the windows. We had a problem with the handheld can openers but who cares! Would rent here again.
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