Guest Reviews

Reviewer Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia - Date of Arrival: September 26, 2015 - Review#: 13455403 "Perfect quality price rate!!!" - Review Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - "Optimal for staying for families with children. Fully equipped in really good condition, quiet surroundings, very pleasant district, 4 blocks to ocean beach." (NOTE - when guest mentions "ocean beach" this is referring to the ocean of Pacific Beach).

We rented Ocean Front Oasis for the weekend & it was great. There was a minor mix up regarding arrival times & we got there the same time the cleaning crew arrived, but they were in & out as quickly as they could & still did a decent job considering they were hurrying & trying to work around a large group staggering in the entire time they were there. The house had everything we needed & everybody had a great time. If you want a house to throw a huge rowdy party look else where but if you want a nice house for a large group to hang out & play on the beach then this is it. - Greg Sills

Reviewer Location: Grand Junction, CO - Date of Arrival: October 4, 2015 - Review#: 13345353 "Great Mission Beach Condo" - Review Rating: 5 out of 5 - "We brought the family out to Mission Beach for fall break and stayed at this condo for the week. We were very pleased with it's location and proximity to the beach. It was literally 20 steps to the sand. The condo was in good condition. The bedrooms were spacious, especially the master suite with the on-suite bath. The living area was open-concept with a pull out couch and fold down futon, so plenty of room. They had some beach gear available including an umbrella which was nice. The unit had a warm water shower head and hose outside the door to easily clean off sand. The parking was tight, but by the end of the week we were pretty good at negotiating the space. The Beaumont Park was in walking distance which had lots of shopping, rides and carnival type games for the kids. We rented boogie boards one day for the beach and that was fun. There are several shops in walking distance on the beach for such rental needs. I would recommend this condo for anyone, especially families."

591221 - Beachcomber II - South Mission Beach Vacation Rental This rental exceeded our expectations. We rented the unit for two families with a total of 4 adults and 4 teens. The unit was spacious and clean with a big kitchen that was perfect for cooking meals at home. The kitchen was well stocked with lots of cookware, dishes, utensils and glassware. The couches are super comfy for relaxing and the sofa bed is large and comfy for sleeping. The beds are comfortable too. It was a beautiful short walk to Belmont Park which the kids loved. The view from the deck is great! I could go on and on! This was a great find! The management company was very helpful from reservation making to checking out, very easy to work with. Reviewed by: Greengrl from Washington. Reviewed on: 04/02/2014 for their stay in 03/2013

Large 3 bedroom well appointed home with fabulous outdoor spaces to gather. I stayed here with 5 friends for a birthday celebration and we enjoyed the roomy gathering spaces, large kitchen and the luxury of not driving to all the villiage has to offer. Management company was professional, courteous and made our stay quite pleasant. Date of arrival September 14, 2016

Wonderful experience. A fabulous place to stay, so close to the ocean and the bay. Amenities in the condo were excellent and we were able to entertain guests and BBQ dinners. We would definitely stay again. By Grateful Canadian from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on 7/8/2011 for a stay in 6/1/2011

Reviewer Location: Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro - Date of Arrival: February 5, 2016 - Review Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Review Title: "Excellent" - Review: "Never had rented before the internet and was worried .The unit rented at Blue Water was exactly as we saw on the internet, cozy and extremely clean. The professionals at Blue Water helped me before the trip to information from the district 's and all other doubts. When we had arrived early in the morning we never had a doubt and they cared for us even through the early hours. they responded very well .Prendemos back and rent with Blue Water."

Fun Times! Thanks for helping us find our most enjoyable vacation destination this year. Kendra and the other Bluewater staff we worked with were exceptional! The location was perfect for our group, the condo was clean and very comfortable. By Annual Girl's Trip from Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, Washington DC, Los Angeles on 11/28/2012 for a stay in 9/1/2012

My wife and I just got back from a 4 night stay at the house with some friends, and it was absolutely ideal. The house is spread out enough so that everyone had their own privacy, but also enough living area so that a group of 12 of us could relax together comfortably. Ideally set in between La Jolla and Mission Beach, so you have either option depending on your mood. Discovered a nice local beach a mile away, that became a favorite for a quick run/swim/run. The pictures do not do this place justice, book it and you will be very pleasantly surprised! - George LeBeau

"Bluewater is a dream to work with!" I booked this beautiful vacation home rental on Mission Beach through Bluewater Vacation Homes. The booking process made it very clear what the entire cost of the condo would be and the actual booking was very simple. Kendra Krause was the person with whom I had the most contact and she was exceptionally helpful in this process as I asked her questions along the way. The condo rental was all paid for and we were scheduled to leave in three days when a family member died and we had to cancel the trip. I had not taken out the vacation insurance that was offered to me, so I assumed that I would lose all my money, as the contract stated. Kendra said that she would work extra hard to get the condo re-booked (which seemed impossible considering it was with 3 days notice) and she did! Much to my surprise, she called and said that she had been successful and that we were getting almost all of our money back that we thought we had forfeited. Kendra's and Bluewater's honesty through this process with so refreshing! They could have easily said they hadn't re-booked it or not even tried, but they went well above what I expected of them and promptly and cheerfully refunded our money. I cannot say enough good about this company and Kendra's efforts on our behalf. I will definitely use them again. They were a pleasure to work with all along the way!

"great location, clean, modern, efficient, and user friendly." With comfortable beds, and a new kitchen, and clean tile bathrooms, we were all comfortable. situated between the beach and the bay, we had plenty to do just making short walks here and there. everything was clean, everything worked, and the jacuzzi bathtub in the master bedroom was a particular treat (especially for the kids). the lighting in each room was excellent, as well. Reviewed by G. Young for a stay in January 2013

Review #6353437 Stunning views Beautiful views from nice deck and rooftop sitting area, great kitchen - we had a get-together and everyone fit comfortably and all were impressed. Highly recommend. Reviewer Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Date of Arrival: May 24, 2013. Review Rating: 5 out of 5.

Review #5816084 Terrific Sunsets - We loved our stay at Bluewater Ocean Front right on the Boardwalk at Mission Beach. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Review #6847520 EXCELLENT RETREAT BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT. PERFECT LOCATION - WALKING DISTANT TO OCEAN, SHOPS AND DINNER.CLOSE TO THE CITY AND ITS ATTRACTIONS. BEAUTIFUL DECOR GREAT TIME THANKS

Review #11154638 Beautiful home with ocean view and garden Our time at this beautiful home was unique and wonderful. The house faces the Pacific Ocean, and directly across the road, theres a staircase that leads to a secluded beach in the magnificent Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. The home is spacious and beautiful, with softly-curved corners and archways, rich wood trim, a hanging wooden staircase, and inspiring art. In nearly every room, sliding doors open to the large, private, and lush multi-level garden, or toward the ocean. The master suite opens to an enclosed terrace with a splendid view of the sea. We enjoyed hearing the waves and breathing the fresh air at night and while using the indoor/outdoor stone shower. Additionally, the master bathroom has a luxurious bathtub and two sinks so you can feel pampered. The kitchen is large with everything you need and has a bar useful for sharing appetizers while getting ready for another amazing sunset. The living room is a comfortable and inviting place to read and relax. One of our favorite things was that there were many special places in the home and garden where you could sit and enjoy the sunlight coming in while getting lost in a novel, or do some yoga, or have a quiet conversation. Each nook has its own view and perspective. We truly felt relaxed and refreshed after our time here.

Review #6346418 I rented this beach cottage at Pacific Beach when I came to visit my son & family June 25 thru July 2nd. I had my granddaughters with me age 10 & 5. This was a perfect location to my son's 5 blocks away and 3 blks to bay and close to ocean. We had a great time and my grandson age 4 though we were moving in, wish we could. I will be staying here again since I will be visiting on a regular basis. Kendra was great in making my arrangements. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay. Vaction June 25 thru July 2, 2013 Reviewer Location Mattoon, Il. Date of Arrival June 25, 2013. Review Rating 5 out of 5

Review #5119764 Ideal ocean cottage getaway Looking for a weekend away from Los Angeles stress, a friend and I set out to La Jolla to find haven near the water. We expected the 8001 Ocean Lane property to be the ideal getaway but had no idea it was going to be as marvelous as it was. The listing photos and description do not do justice to the serene and charming atmosphere of the place. It was brilliantly clean with all the necessary amenities and left us beaming with delight at the door, fearing that if we walked too far in it would end up being a dream. The surrounding area has a variety of shops, cafes, and attractions that are just blocks away making exploring easily accessible. Yet, even with the town center being just up the street, there is little rowdy foot or vehicle traffic around the cottage providing the perfect feeling of comfortable seclusion. The area and shops are incredibly welcoming, relaxing, and fun look for smiling servers and delicious treats at Cups cupcakery! I highly recommend the cottage to any friends, family, partners, or individuals looking for a beautiful and accommodating place to stay in the La Jolla area.

Review #7512822 Beautiful home! We stayed at this beautiful Beachfront property for Spring Break and truly loved everything this home had to offer! Highly recommend it to any family. Pleasantly surprised to find another room behind the garage which was great for our teenage daughters. Home has all the amenities one needs. We loved the brick fire place on the front porch in the evenings while we sat and listened to the ocean. Working with BlueWater company was wonderful and easy! We will definitely be back to this beautiful home! So hard to leave.

Review #6298837 Pacific Beach Cottage I have never rented through VRBO before and was a little nervous but I was put right at ease by the extremely helpful agents at Bluewater Vacation Home. They kept us informed of everything we needed before we came, provided a great binder of things to do in San Diego and made sure our vacation was running smoothly. They were great. The cottage was adorable and sparkling clean. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay (a fully equipped kitchen, blow dryers, tvs, dvrs, internet and a washer/dryer. It was walking distance to the beach and many stores. And close to the airport and Zoo. We even got to Bar-B-Q one night with friends. The cottage was very well maintained and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. Renter from Review #6298837 Pacific Beach Cottage

Review #11366968 Amazing house and location A group of 11 adults rented this house for a birthday weekend/ family getaway and it was absolutely perfect. We had 2 couples in their 20s, 3 in their 50-60s, and a 20 year old. We explored La Jolla most days and spent quality family time at the house hanging out and cooking in the awesome kitchen and patio grill! The views from the deck are amazing (we actually think we saw whales in the Pacific our first afternoon there). Spent quite a bit of time lounging on the top deck patio furniture. 3 upstairs bedrooms and 2 baths (plus kitchen, dining, and living rooms), with 2 downstairs rooms, plus a den with sofa-ouch, and 1 bathroom. Absolutely perfect for 5 adult couples. The house was impressively clean. Great kitchen, living space, and a big dining room table for large groups. Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. were all clean and ready for occupancy. We walked around the block (literally) to the ocean, walked to make a bonfire on the beach at night, even walked to the little downtown area for dinner, breakfast, etc. The house was perfect and the entire rental process and stay was a breeze. We couldn't have been happier! - Family from DC.

591222 - Sapphire La Jolla - Resort Style Vacation Rental Very beautiful vacation home for a large family. Great floor plan for entertaining with all the details covered. The house was very clean, organized and well-stocked - with great linens and lots of beach towels. The bedrooms were all spacious and the beds all very comfortable - with plenty of bathrooms for a large group. The barbecue area is perfect with a large table - propane grill and a long fire bar pit - all enclosed and very nice. It is located in a really nice area near the beach and close to Sea World & San Diego Zoo - we really loved it - the master bath is a little short on privacy as it is all connected to the master bedroom which would be our only complaint but other than that it was a very, very well planned out layout and it was all professionally handled by Blue Water Vacations who were really professional and we were very impressed with them. Ps. The neighbors don't like you in the hot tub or pool after 10pm - Reviewed by: frogponds from Woodland Hills. Reviewed on: 04/27/2014 for their stay in 04/2014

Relaxing and fantastic. Great experiance, great location and great coomidations. Helpful were the people and the info was all provided ahead of tim. Would rent from again! By San Diego Vacation with Friends from Nashville TN on 8/30/2011 for a stay in 9/1/2011

We had a great time staying at the Icon on Mission Beach in San Diego. Our group traveled from all over the US and couldnt have ended up in a better location. The deck is elevated but directly adjacent to the boardwalk, so there was always plenty going on. Additionally, the house was walking distance to many amenities and restaurants. Wed definitely go back. - Frank

"Great Location - Great Sunsets - Great Time" We all loved this place, location was perfect and the sunsets were wonderful. Hope we can return again someday soon! The 2-car garage was great since parking can be a problem. Beach just out the front door and lots of good restuarants nearby!- Frank

"Sensational Location, View, and accommodations" This was our first trip to visit San Diego and we did hours and hours of research on places to stay. We finally ended up with Harbor View and it truly exceeded our expectations. I would recommend it to anyone. Here's the reasons why: 1. The view: The pictures really don't do justice to how beautiful the downtown skyline and harbor is from the huge outdoor deck. It truly blew us away and we spent many hours taking it in on the deck. We watched the planes take off and land, could see the fireworks from Sea World, ate some of our meals out there, and in the mornings... watched the hummingbirds (wish we would have brought a hummingbird feeder) as the sun rose over the downtown skyline. If we owned the place we'd spend as much time on the deck as in the beautiful home. 2. The location: Not having visited San Diego before, we were somewhat at a loss on what area of town to stay. Staying here saved us tons of driving time. It kept us off the major highways to get to downtown and the beaches. This may have been the greatest benefit in staying here. 3. The kitchen: We cooked many of our meals and the bar (the biggest bar/island I've ever seen in a home), kitchen, fridge, sink(s)...etc. were really spectacular. 4. The master bedroom/bath: Great bed, bath, jacuzzi tub, closets. The other bedrooms were simple and had beds to sleep in, but the master bed and bath was really nice. 5. The space: we didn't really use about half of the home. There was an entire living area we only went to when we first arrived. 6. The service: I work in customer service and I'm very particular. I can tell you the friendly feel I received in scheduling this was the best of every company I talked with in trying to schedule this trip. It was really warm for San Diego when we arrived and they went out of their way to bring us a fan to make it more comfortable. There isn't an aC unit, as I'm sure it is really needed, but they were kind to help.