I stayed here with two young families and had such a wonderful time. The house is literally right…read moreon the beach and a short stroll to the store and local bars etc. The inside is really cozy and designed to high standard....it has an awesome beachy feel and the owners went out of their way to make sure we felt like it was our home. They live close by so are available for any questions and can greet you personally...its just great to have an endless supply of towels and they have a stash of boogie boards/umbrella's etc. for the beach which were very handy! Great place for a family get together..looking forward to our next visit already.

We had a great time in this perfectly located home; plenty of space for us 6 women to spread our…read morestuff all over. Very comfy sleeping and living areas, with a killer view of beach and ocean; great people-watching ops, too. Every detail was provided, from body lotions to hair dryers to beach toys, tons of board games, books, you name it. Recently painted and clean, it was the perfect space for my South Dakota relatives to experience 3 days of beautiful beach vibe.

Great company and the rental was 5 stars. Will use this company again. It was very clean and well…read moreequipped for our stay. Check-in and out was very easy.

I would give 0, but 1/5 -- Absolutely Terrible Experience. Luxury Prices, Uncomfortable Conditions,…read moreand Appalling Customer Service. I would strongly advise anyone considering renting through Surf Style Vacation Homes to think twice. What was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in a beautiful, upscale San Diego neighborhood turned into an incredibly disappointing and expensive experience. Even worse than the condition of the property was the company's dismissive and unprofessional response. We paid for what was marketed as a high-end vacation rental, only to discover that the house had no air conditioning. Yes, the company later pointed out that this was mentioned in the listing, but there is a significant difference between disclosing that a property lacks AC and providing accommodations that are actually comfortable enough for guests to enjoy. The house was unbearably hot, and the fans provided were completely inadequate. We had an absolutely miserable night. And the problems didn't stop there. The parking gate keypad wasn't working, forcing us to leave the gate open. The second-floor shower had drainage issues, with water accumulating while showering. We also had trouble accessing the back gate because of the padlock. These are not the kinds of problems anyone should have to deal with when paying premium prices for a vacation rental. The conditions were so uncomfortable that I actually had to leave the property and pay for a hotel. Imagine booking a supposedly upscale vacation home, only to spend additional money on a hotel because you cannot comfortably stay in the accommodation you've already paid for. It completely disrupted our vacation. But what truly earned this company a one-star review was its customer service. When I explained what had happened, rather than demonstrating genuine concern or making any meaningful effort to resolve the situation, the management team essentially pointed to its rental agreement and told me that the weather was my problem. They even suggested that because I had booked shortly before my stay, I should have known what the weather would be like. Apparently, according to Surf Style Vacation Homes, it's the guest's responsibility to anticipate whether their expensive vacation rental will be comfortable enough to stay in. Their final response was particularly revealing. After explaining that I had been forced to leave and pay for a hotel, they simply reiterated their no-refund policy and wrote, "We have noted your comment about a negative review." That response speaks volumes about their approach to customer service. There was no meaningful attempt to make things right, no acknowledgment of how unacceptable the overall experience had been, and no apparent concern that a paying guest had felt compelled to abandon the property. I understand that rental agreements exist and that properties have different amenities. But there is a difference between technically complying with a listing and delivering a quality hospitality experience. A company charging premium rates should understand that distinction. My biggest disappointment is not simply that the property lacked air conditioning. It's that when multiple problems arose and the vacation was significantly disrupted, the company seemed far more interested in defending its policies than taking care of its guests. My advice: Do not confuse an expensive property in a desirable neighborhood with a luxury hospitality experience. They are not the same thing. I would never rent through Surf Style Vacation Homes again, and I strongly recommend that prospective guests carefully consider whether this is the kind of management company they want to trust with their vacation and their money.

We were so happy to stay at Blue Heron Cottages January and February of 2025 (our fourth or fifth…read moretime--we've lost count)! As always, we had a wonderful time traveling with our two pups. Austen and Dani were so accommodating and welcoming, and took care of all of our needs quickly and completely. Denise, the owner, is so quick to respond to any email communication, and so very helpful. Ocean Beach, fondly known as "OB" offers so much, from Sunset Cliffs, shopping, easy walking, and such beauty. We love finding dinner at the Wednesday evening Farmers' Market, walking two blocks to the ocean from our cottage, and shopping downtown on Newport Avenue. It's great, not to mention unusual, to have a safe and secure parking spot off street, but BHC offers just that. And 20-30 minutes away by car: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Torrey Pines, Shelter Island, Little Italy, Gaslamp District, and more. We have already booked for next year!

Great place if you have pets - amazing location that is 100% pet friendly! Our 11-month old pups…read moreloved indoor and outdoor space

We have been coming to the beach cottages every summer since I was a baby. This place is hands down…read moreTHE BEST. It may not be the most updated hotel on the boardwalk, but it has everything you need. The staff is always welcoming, the house keeping staff are friendly and trustworthy, the parking lot is gated and secured by a guard throughout the day, the rooms are always clean the grounds are well maintained, and after all the years of being loyal visitors, we have yet to experience anything negative at this property. I love that the grounds are secure and you can allow your children to go into the courtyard area and play the provided games with peace of mind- knowing that they'll be safe. They provide tons of outdoor seating options and grills for tenants, which makes cooking a breeze. In order to enter from the beach/boardwalk, you must have a room key to enter the premises- another awesome perk. This keeps all the riff-raft out of the area. &At night, they also require a room key to enter through the front of the building- which is a newer feature, and much appreciated. You can leave your beach toys & chairs outside your room without worrying about someone coming to steal it. We have locked our bikes up downstairs in the courtyard area & nobody messes with them. This is such a great place to stay & an amazing tradition that our family has. We look forward to our visit every May!

The Beach! What more needs to be said. Nice walking along the beach. Plenty of bars and…read morerestaurants. Weather perfect. Rooms could use a little updating. Bedroom good. Living room needs updating.

Wow, we will definitely be booking again! My family had such a fun stay and can't wait to come…read moreback. The kids loved being able to step out the front door and onto the beach. The house even came with sand toys for building sand castles! The adults appreciated sunset views while sipping a glass of wine and grilling fresh seafood on the sparkling clean grill. The house itself was spotless, which is my top priority when booking a rental. Great attention to cleanliness and the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with anything you could desire. Highlight of our trip was eating dinner on the patio and seeing a dolphin pod swimming by!

This was an amazing getaway for our family. The space was spotless, with plenty of room for all of…read moreus. I really appreciated the kitchen - fully equiped with everything you could want if you love to cook! We did a mix of both delivery (super easy, tons of amazing restaurants near the place), and cooking (again, well stocked kitchen along with a clean BBQ right outside). Loved that we could walk to the beach and the bay. My kids loved the bunk room and the balcony. Chairs/umbrellas/toys were in the garage, which was great as we came from out of town. The place is clearly maintained with a high regard to cleanliness and design - it looks recently updated. We will definitely be back soon, as I'd love to stay during the summer! Oh, and the beds were so comfortable!!

This place is a joke. We stayed here (unfortunately) kinda last minute for my daughter's 17th…read morebirthday, and invited several of her close friends. I was embarrassed to have them here. This place has been poorly, and I mean poorly redone by someone with zero skills. We texted the owner, agent, whatever he was, and told him that the smoke and carbon monoxide detector was missing. He never responded. Last night we had a bunch if younger kids partying next door. They weren't even that loud really, but you could hear damn near every word through the walls, and the stairs are only separated by a wall. Obviously not carpeted on their side.... The entry doors are hollow steel and you hear everything from all the units. The door to the common hallway is dragging on the tile they installed and screaches very loudly everytime its opened. The stairway smells like piss. The title installed in the commons have ruined the continuity of the steps, and landings causing trip hazards. Today the new occupants showed up for the unit vacated by partyers, and had to wait over an hour to get in because of the cleaners. The place smelled like armpit, curry, and pinesol. Not even really cleaned either. They wanted to use the bbq, and firepit, but the fire pit was non existent, and the bbq was a rusted filthy mess. The common area in the courtyard was non usable due to building materials and filth. The 2 owners/agents and a maintenance guy were there trying to clean it but too little too late. One of them asked us how we were enjoying the view, and I replied its nasty. He heard its nice... my wife asked him about the smoke detector and he went and bought one. He did come up later to install it. I fished for some insight as to who remodeled, and he said "they" did the work. There is a reason that there are a bunch of stock photos of the surrounding areas, jet skis, and the beach. Its because this place is a dump. They have tried to put mustard, and mayo on this turd, but the fact of the matter, is that it still tastes like crap. I do remodeling for a living, and everything they have touched is pure trash. The kitchen cabinets are painted trash under newer quartz tops. The shower downstairs is so poorly tiled, that water damage is eminent. The title floor in the kitchen has raised corners and trip hazards. The paint job is terrible, and is already filthy. Vanity top downstairs is separated and loose in several areas. The balcony handrail is attached to a 1x12 and is very loose. One good push, and someone will get hurt. The carpet adhesive left behind, and metal trim on the patio Is peeling off, and I tripped on a piece that my toe caught.The the carpet on the stairs is filthy. The new outside wood siding accent is buckled and has sharp edges that can catch your skin. The couch is damaged, uncomfortable, and stained. The barstools are not suitable to sit in for more than 10 minutes. I literally could go on for an hour. This was over 300 dollars a night on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Supposedly it gets up to 900 a night during peak. STAY ELSEWHERE!!! I tried to take some pictures of what it really looks like but my wife was getting mad. I hope this long winded review makes you think twice before staying here. Hopeful that the owners see this and fix some of these issues. But the sad fact is that people will stay here, and they'll get their money. What a dump.

I have submitted a formal complaint to Airbnb with receipts on this host. I booked a unit in…read moreFebruary for a full week in June. The total cost was over $2800 after fees. Less than a month before my stay Jeff and a co-host, Sisco cancelled my reservation saying they had to "redo" something in the unit and had to start on it immediately. They then stated the unit would not be available during my dates. Doing further research the unit was available to book weeks before my date. Then after I was cancelled and given my refund the dates I chose became available for a price increase equaling over $3500 plus fees. They most likely took a $50 penalty on their end. I could not change my dates and booked months out for a reason. I had to scramble and find a new stay because these guys wanted to be greedy. They realized they had an error for the price I was given and decided they wanted to cancel me for more money. As a host all they have to do is tell Airbnb that they are "fixing" the unit, then able to cancel someone. If I cancel my trip I lose half or all of my money to a host. This is not ok and should not be allowed and although nothing can really be done potential clients need to know how these folks handle business. I have also stayed at this unit before with a group of friends which is why I was familiar with it. I would NEVER book with this realty group again or this host.

San Diego is home to a multitude of beautiful beaches! There's something exciting about renting a…read morehouse at the beach. Why rent a room when you can rent a whole house just steps from the ocean? Our group did just that and made an exquisite beach house from Mission Sands Vacation Rental our home for our recent trip to paradise in Mission Beach, which spans nearly two miles of oceanfront. The property was everything we anticipated and more. It was full of charm and beautifully decorated! From the moment we walked in the door, we felt right at home. Our three-story ocean view townhouse featured 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, as well as a private rooftop patio. It sleeps up to 12 people, so we had plenty of space, along with everything we possibly could have wanted at our fingertips. The house was ideal for our needs, as it was very well-equipped with all of the essentials plus some. It offered all the comforts of home with the added benefits being on vacation. They even offer a concierge service to guests who want to walk into a fully stocked kitchen or want recommendations for activities and restaurants in the city during their stay. There's the convenience of three parking spots, a full kitchen, washer/dryer, grill, WIFI, bikes, and 3 balconies for guests to use during their stay, just to name a few! Aside from all of the amazing amenities, the location of our rental was phenomenal. A few steps out the front door and down the walkway and you're on the sand! We could walk and ride bikes all around Mission Bay on the Bayside Walk and cut over to the ocean easily. The unit had plenty of indoor and outdoor space for socializing as well as private spacious bedrooms and quiet sitting areas for anyone to go off on their own and have some alone time. Perhaps our favorite spot on the property belonged to the rooftop patio, where we loved spending the day taking in the ocean breeze and the evening underneath the stars. Side note: We highly recommend making s'mores on the rooftop and taking in the sunset! In our experience, the rental process with Mission Sands Vacation Rentals was very streamlined, which is appreciated by those who are new to vacationing here and unfamiliar with the location. Whether you're planning a family vacation or quick getaway with your friends, you'll discover why Mission Sands properties come so highly recommended! Mission Sands definitely sets the bar high with its services, property location, and especially its level of hospitality during your stay. Great job Mission Sands! We didn't want to leave but we knew we had to when the time came. Thank you for the escape to paradise - we hope to come back and stay with you again soon!

Ocean Beach Park Units…read more Beautiful Location, Excellent Management -- But Long-Standing Safety and Maintenance Issues Need Addressing We've been coming to this unit at Ocean Beach for 5-6 years, and there is a lot we love about it. The view is fantastic, parking is secure, and the unit itself is spacious and consistently clean. Communication from the management company was excellent as always -- clear instructions on rules, security codes, and answers to questions before we even had to ask. That said, there are two issues we feel need to be raised, one inside the unit and one outside of it. Interior maintenance: None of the interior locks (bathrooms, bedrooms) function properly. This isn't new -- it's been an ongoing issue every time we've stayed here over the past several years. We understand things break, but a problem that persists for 5-6 years across multiple stays is a fixable maintenance item that shouldn't still be outstanding. Safety and enforcement in the surrounding area: This is the bigger concern, and the reason we're reconsidering how often we book here. Throughout our stay, we regularly encountered individuals in visible mental health crisis behaving in threatening or indecent ways near the building -- several instances of public indecent exposure, and unpredictable verbal outbursts directed at people who got within 40-60 yards. In addition, the public lot next to the building (between our building and the lifeguard station) has become a semi-permanent encampment of RVs and cars, with tents, BBQs, and debris that don't move for days at a time -- despite posted signage prohibiting parking from 2am-4am, which should give authorities the basis to enforce turnover. We regularly saw arguments, yelling, and thrown items from this same group. On our last morning, as we were checking out, five police cars and what appeared to be a sanitation crew arrived and began clearing the area. We had to leave before seeing the outcome, but the timing says it all: enforcement action came right as we were leaving, after being exposed to the underlying problem for our entire stay. This isn't a one-time thing -- it's a persistent condition of this stretch of Ocean Beach. It's had a real cost: we used to coordinate trips here with three other families, booking multiple units at once, and they've stopped coming because of what they were exposed to. We love this unit and we love Ocean Beach. But we're increasingly weighing what we're paying against what we're exposed to, and that comes down to a lack of consistent enforcement by the city and local businesses -- not anything within the unit or management company's control. If these two issues (locks, and the surrounding safety/enforcement situation) were addressed, this would easily be a 5-star stay every time.

Lovely remodeled condo with great views and amenitiesread more

Rented this amazing condo for a girls weekend in September! Fabulous location - we were in walking…read moredistance to everything! Gorgeous views of the bayside! Amazing out door space for relaxing! Spacious floor plan and larger bathrooms! Entire condo is beautifully decorated and modern decor, including a wine fridge! The out door bbq was also a wonderful addition!

I used this company to lease a house for nine months in Pacific beach because it was listed on…read moreZillow. When I got there The house was filthy, the electricity went off, and several lights in the house we're all burnt out, and The toilet was broken. When I called Ryan Scott and his associates, no one came to help. He sent texts and did nothing. Ryan Scott was terribly rude, never apologetic.and did not express any concern for my situation. It was very hot and the electricity was out and no air conditioning. And I was very concerned for my dogs. He never once called by phone to help. This whole company is a scam.

Awful! Asked for more money, did not want to change reservation or cancel. Luckily I got all my…read moremoney back from this guy and rented another place which was perfect. Beware, there are better places to rent in San Diego, stay away from these types of places where they buy up properties and rent out here, airbnb and other 3rd party entities. They are over priced places for tourist who think PB is where San Diego is. Not trustworthy!!! Watch out. I warned you!