San Diego Vacation Rental Team
Dedicated to delivering a vacation to remember!
Meet the Bluewater San Diego Vacation Rental Team – your local San Diego vacation rental experts. Our dedicated team members are the heart of what makes Bluewater a top-rated vacation rental management company in San Diego. With deep local roots and years of hospitality experience, we specialize in creating exceptional guest stays and stress-free ownership for our homeowner partners. As members of the community, we’re also committed to respectful neighborhood relationships and being good stewards of San Diego County’s coastal lifestyle. Discover the people behind Bluewater Vacation Homes – the trusted San Diego vacation rental team.
Keilani Hoff
Where I’m from: Kihei, Maui
About me: An island native who enjoys art and nature- live music and outdoor adventures fuel my soul. I feel my best when I am creating art or helping others. Whether it is environmental activism, or youth outreach, it is my desire to help make the world a better place. As a “Jill of all trades” I have performed a plethora of occupations but have always had my hand in real estate since a young girl following my realtor grandma around to work. I’ve enjoyed nannying, teaching dance, and accounting, but I always knew I would end up in Real Estate in some form or another. Working in the Vacation Rental industry is a marriage of my creative and analytical skills put to practical use and I enjoy it greatly!
Why I love San Diego: I love San Diego because it has a dynamic music scene, great food from all over the world, stunning parks, gorgeous beaches, and close proximity to the mountains and deserts. Another reason I love San Diego is because it’s such a melting pot of cultures. There’s nothing you can’t discover or experience here!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I utilize my vast property management experience and apply it to ensuring our homes exhibit the highest quality and aesthetics. The best part about my role is applying my creative skills to fulfill Bluewater’s Vision of a remarkable guest experience. It is my pride and joy to create an unforgettable environment for memories to be made.
What makes Bluewater outstanding in the vacation rental management field? – As an avid traveler who values the vacation rental experience, Bluewater offers a standard of excellence unlike anywhere else I’ve seen. They truly think of all the details to provide a vacation experience that is above and beyond. I also appreciate their prioritization of care and attentiveness regarding the customer/client relationship, our guests and home owners are our #1 priority!
Lori Bordeaux
Where I’m from: Wilmington, North Carolina
About me: I’m a naturally friendly, detail-oriented person who loves helping people feel at home, whether it’s through great conversation, thoughtful service, or helping them find the perfect vacation spot. With a background in hospitality and leasing, I’ve always thrived in roles that allow me to connect with people and create meaningful, memorable experiences. I bring a warm Southern spirit and a genuine love for making people smile. I truly believe it’s the little things, like a heartfelt welcome or a helpful local tip, that can turn a simple stay into a lifelong memory.
Why I love San Diego: I’m originally from a coastal town that shares the same charm, warmth, and laid-back vibe that I love about San Diego. San Diego truly has it all; stunning beaches, beautiful weather, vibrant neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. It’s a place where you can enjoy nature, great food, and culture all in one day. What I love most is the laid-back energy and the opportunity to meet people from all over the world who come here to relax and recharge.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I’m here to make every guest feel taken care of from the moment they book to the moment they check out. I bring strong communication skills, an eye for detail, and a genuine passion for hospitality. My goal is to ensure every guest has a smooth, stress-free experience and leaves with amazing memories of their stay.
What makes Bluewater one of the best vacation rental managers? – What truly makes Bluewater special is the people behind it. We’re more than just a team; we’re a family that genuinely cares about each guest and every home we represent. From the first call to the final check-out, there’s a level of thoughtfulness and attention you don’t find everywhere. We take pride in going above and beyond, and it shows in the way we support one another and treat every stay as an opportunity to create something memorable. That kind of care isn’t just part of the job, it’s who we are.
Oscar Suro
Where I’m from: San Diego, CA
About me: Born in Coronado and raised in San Diego. Grew up surfing, skating, snowboarding and free diving. Big lover of the outdoors, from the beach to the mountains, along with animals and live music. Some of the greatest things I enjoy about San Diego are the wide variety of food and people. Being an extrovert has allowed me to make friends from all over.
Why I love San Diego: I love San Diego because of the endless options it has to offer. One minute you could be on your way to the beach, the next on the way to the mountains. All these places have their own beautiful gem. Breathtaking views and sunsets.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: The skill set I’ve acquired throughout the years has allowed me to adapt to the work I’m doing. Being a jack of all trades with a professional mindset is the way I contribute.
How does Bluewater stand apart from other vacation rental management companies? Bluewater really goes out of their way to make sure our guests have the best experience we can provide. Having a company run 24/7 means you need to have a team ready and willing to work. Here at Bluewater…the standards are high and are met.
Megan McGarty
Where I’m from: San Diego, California
About me: I’m a huge movie buff and love playing pub trivia. I am a traveler at heart, and happiest out exploring and finding great spots to photograph.
Why I love San Diego: San Diego may be a big city, but each neighborhood has so much character, you feel like you’re in a different place altogether. Plus, so many amazing and unique restaurants, it’s impossible to try them all, but I’m working on it!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: My love of art and architecture influenced my career starting out in Custom Home Construction, and my love of travel led me to Hosting and Vacation Property Management. That experience helps me ensure our Homes are in the best possible condition. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to create an environment for our Guests to make life-long memories with family and friends.
Why is Bluewater different than other Airbnb managers? – Across the board, the team at Bluewater puts the Guest Experience as our highest priority. Collectively, we use our talents to take the stress out of travel, so our guests can enjoy themselves from the moment they walk in the door.
Adam Andres
Where I’m from: Long Beach, California
About me: I enjoy spending quality time with my kids playing by the Seaside, hanging at the zoo, getting ingredients at the farmer’s market, or in Julian Apple picking. After the kids are asleep I spend my evenings creating music and researching to optimize my stock and cryptocurrency portfolios.
Why I love San Diego: With spectacular weather, an amazing outdoorsy culture, beautiful views, and food so tasty you’ll spend as much time Instagramming as eating it, San Diego is the perfect expression of a cool Cali vibe we all search for.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I utilize my time, tools, and talent to ensure our guests have a “next level” positive experience that will create memories to last a lifetime. As an inspector, my goal is to elevate the standard by going the extra mile to ensure a vibrant and quality vacation home environment.
What makes Bluewater stand out over other Airbnb managers? – The mastery of the three D’s: details, determination and dedication. No other company I’ve seen has a better 3D view.
Leah Freeland
Where I’m from: Hanalei, Kauai
About me: A San Diego local that enjoys all the outdoor activities that our city has to offer. I can often be found at the beach with my family and I’m known to enjoy long ocean swims and water photography of my kid’s surfing or skimboarding. I have a LOVE for fresh seafood and I am in luck as my husband is an expert fisherman and is always bringing home fresh tuna from our local ocean and sharing it with family and friends. Nothing beats a family bbq to relax and unwind after a long beach day. To show my appreciation and give back to our wonderful city, I am actively involved in local schools and community projects.
Why I love San Diego: The beach….the beach….and well the BEACH! Oh yeah, and the gorgeous sunsets in October and November. San Diego is an amazing community to raise a family in and I consider myself blessed to be able to live and work here.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I put my skills to use daily as an innovative leader and problem-solver. We are in a dynamic industry with many moving parts, so developing clear procedures and objectives for my team is important to keep everyone moving in the same direction. I take great pride in providing the operational support needed to keep our homes in top shape and our homeowners and guests satisfied.
What makes Bluewater outstanding in the vacation rental management field? – Bluewater has a reputation for delivering a consistent experience. I’ve stayed in vacation rentals all over, and I’ll put our homes and team against any other agency out there!
Patrick Lazok
Where I’m from: San Diego, California
About me: My name is Patrick and I like to surf.
Why I love San Diego: I love San Diego because of the weather and outside activities I can enjoy doing daily.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I am in inspector for the homes and it’s my job to make sure our guests have a 5 star experience.
What makes Bluewater the best vacation rental manager? – Every way that Bluewater operates is centered around improving our guest’s experience. We keep our homes are in top condition and go above and beyond to ensure that we provide a beautiful vacation.
Natalia Casillas
Where I’m from: Mexico City, Mexico
About me: I enjoy spending time outside exploring, eating at different places, meeting new people, and having quality time with my loved ones and my pets.
Why I love San Diego: It has so much to offer! One day you can be working on your tan at the beach and the next you can go to the dessert or go snow sliding in Julian. It is also very close to Mexico so whenever I feel homesick, I can drive to TJ for Mexican food.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I have traveled to some places and one thing we all have in common is that no matter where we go, we want to feel at home, we want people to be friendly and that is what I try to provide to our guests! Creating a stress-free experience, where you can call us if your coffee pot stops working or if you want some restaurant suggestions!
How does Bluewater stand apart from other vacation rental management companies? – Our team at Bluewater is constantly working to be better at providing our guests with a personable vacation rental experience, we take our guests’ feedback and use it to create a difference in their stay. And our goal is for our guests to enjoy their stay and come back every time they visit San Diego!
Emily Keller
Where I’m from: San Jose, California
About me: Growing up in California I have a deep appreciation for the variety of scenery that this state provides, from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite to Mission Beach, most of my free time is spent outside hiking, backpacking, or at the beach. Outside of work I also enjoy practicing yoga, cooking, crafting, reading, and spending time with my one-eyed orange cat, Archie.
Why I love San Diego: I came to San Diego to attend SDSU and during my time I fell in love with the people and communities throughout the city. There is always something to do no matter where you are and what you enjoy, there is something for everyone!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: With my background in management, I ensure myself and my team are giving the highest quality experience booking and staying with Bluewater. As a leader in Vacation Rental Guest Services I want every guest to love San Diego the same way our team here does.
Why do you consider Bluewater to be the best vacation rental manager in San Diego? – Based on my experience, Bluewater stands out in the vacation rental guest service arena; both quality of stay and quality of service, the entire team is highly experienced and passionate about the work and experience they are providing that compares to no other.
Josh Duarte
Where I’m from: Encinitas, California
About me: I’m Joshua, I love my dog, Sunny, first and foremost. I’m passionate about all things real estate. When I’m not working I enjoy long walks on the beach with my dog, traveling with my dad, and working on cars.
Why I love San Diego: I’ve been fortunate to have experienced a number of very cool places around the world, with that in mind, there’s nothing like coming back home to San Diego. There’s something so special about being able to call this place home, there’s truly no where else I’d ever want to live.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I’ve previously launched & scaled my own vacation rentals with a vision that I feel closely aligns with Bluewater’s standards.
Why do you consider Bluewater to be the best vacation rental manager in San Diego? There’s a true sense of community here, with a real shared vision and common goal. The idea that the smallest things are what it takes to make the big picture beautiful is something the Bluewater team goes above and beyond in accomplishing. No one is too big or too busy to stop and help someone else with anything, I am thankful to be able to call this my team.
Landin Winter
Where I’m from: Visalia, California
About me: When I’m not working, you will usually find me Surfing, Diving, Traveling and exploring new beaches. I love surf photography and shooting local surf contest. My perfect day consists of surfing all morning, checking out a new coffee shop, getting acai for lunch, and going for a sunset dive with friends. I really enjoy coastal real estate and helping families find the right home for their vacation.
Why I love San Diego: In my opinion, San Diego is the best beach town in California. There are endless things to do which will never leave you bored. There will always be a new food spot to check out and try. In addition to the fun activities and food spots, the people here are always looking to have a good time and try something new.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: As a Quality Assurance inspector for Bluewater, my job is to ensure the home you booked is flawless and well equipped with everything you need.
What makes Bluewater the best San Diego vacation rental manager? At Bluewater, everyone works as a team to make sure your vacation is nothing short of perfect. We ensure our homes are well equipped with everything you may need to enjoy your stay. We truly care about your experience and will do everything we can to make sure you have a memorable experience.
Will Brennan
Where I’m from: San Jose, CA
About me: When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me at the gym or out walking my dog. I’m passionate about real estate and love learning about the market, exploring neighborhoods, and connecting with people.
Why I love San Diego: San Diego provides the perfect mix of city life and coastal relaxation. There’s nothing like a sunny day at the beach, trying out a new restaurant or catching the sunset.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: As a Property Inspector at Bluewater, I make sure every home meets our high standards so guests have the best possible stay. I am detail-oriented, flexible, and committed to delivering a great experience for both homeowners and guests.
What do you feel makes Bluewater the best vacation rental manager in San Diego? – I can say that every person I’ve been working with at Bluewater goes above and beyond to leave our guests and homeowners WOWED!
Paul Becker
Where I’m from: San Diego
About me: Growing up, I spent many childhood summers staying with friends and family in vacation rentals along the coast of San Diego where some of my earliest and fondest memories were created. Since then, my experience working in real estate and hospitality related businesses provided me with the foundation to create Bluewater Vacation Homes. I consider myself lucky to now live and work where I used to come on vacation!
Why I love San Diego: What’s not to love? Of course, you can’t beat the weather, but the options for fun and adventure are endless: beautiful coastlines, mountains, deserts, amusement parks, state parks, beaches, bays, breweries, museums, boating, fishing, surfing, horse racing, baseball, etc. It’s all here!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: My role in the company is to lead my team and keep a tight focus on our responsibility to provide guests with clean, well-maintained and well-appointed homes, where they can relax, re-connect and create their own favorite memories. When we do these things well, we serve our homeowner-partners’ interests at the same time.
What makes Bluewater different than other vacation rental managers? – I would sum it up by saying that we’re really good at being proactive rather than reactive, and that is very hard to do in this business.
Banesa Franco-Bustos
Where I’m from: Palm Springs, California
About me: I love spending time with my family, either at home watching movies or traveling to new places! I truly enjoy the beauty San Diego has to offer.
Why I love San Diego: San Diego is just jaw dropping! The weather is amazing as well as the sights!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: The guest experience is everything, assisting to provide a remarkable stay is so rewarding for me. I genuinely care for quality and attention to detail and make sure our guest has a 5-star stay with Bluewater.
What makes Bluewater different than other vacation rental managers? – I’ve seen every single staff member at some point going above and beyond to leave our guests with that WOW factor after they check out. One of our core values is Best in Class, and I believe that our happy guests reflect that!
Anthony Ferretti
Where I’m from: North Haven, CT
About me: Growing up in the forests of the northeast fostered a love and appreciation for nature. I moved to San Diego in 2017 and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I enjoy camping and hiking and all those outdoorsy things. I also enjoy cooking and baking. Outside of work I practice psychology and astrology and am involved in social activism.
Why I love San Diego: There’s so much that makes San Diego special, from the beaches to the mountains, to the weather, to the laid-back vibes of the city, to every kind of nightlife. And the ocean! Coming from the East Coast, I have to say the Pacific is better than the Atlantic.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: As a quality assurance inspector, it’s my job to make sure everything in our homes is up to the high standard we set at Bluewater. I want people to have as relaxing and enjoyable a vacation as they can, so I try to pay attention to detail to avoid pesky minor inconveniences.
What makes Bluewater different than other vacation rental managers? – It’s really something, everyone here at Bluewater truly cares and considers their job to be an important responsibility. We all love this city, and we want everyone who comes to visit to love it too and to be able to have the best experience possible.
Sam Bailey
Where I’m from: San Diego born & raised!
About me: Cat mom to three kitties (Reaper, Kaia, & Kodiak), lover of nature
Why I love San Diego: Good times and nostalgic vibes!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I bring experience from many aspects of the vacation rental industry, starting out as a housekeeper and moving my way through with my passion and dedication to doing the best job I can.
Why do you think Bluewater is the best vacation rental manager? – Bluewater carves out its own path with innovation & creativity – two things that really make us stand out from the rest.
Melissa Uribe
Where I’m from: San Diego, California
About me: Born and raised in sunny San Diego. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors, whether that’s hiking, hanging by the water, or just soaking up the sun. Family is everything to me, and I love creating little traditions that turn into big memories. If there’s good company, good food, and something fun to do outside, I’m all in.
Why I love San Diego: I really believe us San Diegans are spoiled. San Diego has the perfect mix of nature, culture, and great vibes. The food scene is incredible, and the weather makes being outdoors a daily habit. It’s hard not to fall in love with this city.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: Coming from a Real Estate and Construction background, I understand the importance of prioritizing customer needs and ensuring their satisfaction. I have strong experience in building trust and maintaining positive relationships, which helps clients feel comfortable and confident throughout the process.
Why is Bluewater different than other Vacation Rental Managers? What makes Bluewater outstanding is their commitment to their “Best in Class” values. They focus on taking care of the guest from the moment they book until the day they depart, creating memorable experiences that lead to happy, returning customers. They consistently go above and beyond, something that’s not always guaranteed in the vacation property management industry. Their dedication to guest satisfaction truly sets them apart.
Mark Christensen
Where I’m from: The Phillipines!
About me: I am a common San Diego sight, a Navy Brat! I was Born on a military base in the Philippines and when I was young my family came to the States to settle. San Diego has been my home for over 20 years and definitely where my heart is.
Why I love San Diego: Whenever asked what I love about San Diego I feel at a loss because there is so much that I love and cherish about my home. From the rich cultural influences to the weather that only other states only dream of.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I work partly with the quality assurance inspection team to make sure each stay is perfectly enjoyable, and once our perfection is achieved I also work with our maintenance technicians to make sure all of our homes are in tip-top shape.
Why is Bluewater different than other San Diego Airbnb managers? – I hope what I bring and show at Bluewater everyday is a strong commitment to providing straightforward and great service for our guests who entrust us with their time off. What really makes me love working for Bluewater is that this organization and its staff all strive to make sure that each vacation experience is as great as it can be in our beautiful and diverse city.
Jackson Becker
Where I’m from: San Diego, California
About me: I’m a Pacific Beach native who likes surfing, skating, fishing, making music and snowboarding. I enjoy being around nature and camping as well. I like meeting new people, exploring new places, and trying new things. My curiosity adds a creative side to me, like my ability to compose music on my guitars.
Why I love San Diego: I like San Diego due to how close it is to the beach, the great weather year- round, and the number of activities I can do like surfing, hiking , off-roading, and camping.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: Since this is my first job, I may not have the same skill set as many of my fellow employees, but I will do any task given to me. I am learning as I go and always give my all.
Why is Bluewater a standout among San Diego vacation rental management companies? It seems to me that Bluewater has the ability to juggle any issue that comes up and still give amazing guest service with attention to the details.
Chris Ewing
Where I’m from: San Diego, CA
About me: I love live music, playing hockey, and spending lots of time with my awesome kids!
Why I love San Diego: It’s versatile. You can be hiking in the mountains one moment and at the beach soaking up the next. You can do anything here!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I help make each experience a 5 star experience by preparing the homes in advance for guest’s arrival and providing support if anything comes up. I love when I walk away from a home and the guests are smiling!
How does Bluewater stand apart from other vacation rental management companies? – We make the experience personal, our staff is attentive, and we do our best to make sure each guest knows they are our top priority.
Robert Cass
Where I’m from: San Blas, Mexico
About me: I enjoy surfing, hanging out at the beach, vanilla bean lattes and a good taco!
Why I love San Diego: I love the weather, it’s always sunny!
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: It’s my responsibility to look out for the little things and make sure that our homeowner-partners and guests are pleased when they arrive at their homes.
How does Bluewater stand apart from other vacation rental management companies? – I’ve seen it time and time again, we go over and above to do whatever it takes to make sure our guests have an amazing stay. The way we operate is guest-centric and always evolving to be the best in the business.
Dennia Miralrio
Where I’m from: New Bern, North Carolina
About me: I often take my dog to the dog beach, on a trail or park. I enjoy cooking, site seeing and relaxing by the water.
Why I love San Diego: I love the many gems San Diego holds.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: My focus while maintaining our homes is quality work, attention to detail and safety.
What makes Bluewater different than other vacation rental management companies? The homes are beautiful, the views are breathtaking, and the team is reliable!
Tony Jamy
Where I’m from: The Philippines
About me: Hi my friends call me Eagle, I am dedicated and loyal, I champion justice and fairness. With an open mind and a strong sense of accountability, I strive to uplift others and create positive change.
Why I love San Diego: I love San Diego for its stunning beaches, luxurious homes, and beautiful views that create the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures and relaxation.
How I contribute to the Bluewater experience: I contribute to the Bluewater experience through my numerous years of Real Estate experience providing detailed inspections and exceptional customer service in our luxurious homes, ensuring guests enjoy their wonderful vacation and feel valued throughout their stay.
What makes Bluewater different than other vacation rental managers? – Bluewater stands out for its personalized approach, attention to detail, and commitment to providing luxurious homes with beautiful views that create memorable experiences reflecting the essence of America’s finest city San Diego
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