It's been a long time since my last review for La Paloma WIVC and here I am again. I come every…read moreyear or two been doing that for 40 years. It's important to note that La Paloma WIVC is primarily a residential location where people live around or maybe have their vacation homes here. There are two timeshare companies that own properties here. One is world, international vacation club and the other is Worldmark. Your experience here could vary, depending on which timeshare company you use or if you're renting from a private owner so not all reviews are necessarily reviewing the same thing unless they give you unit information or who they're renting from. My experience, we are here from WIVC. We have been using world international for years as I said 40 years at least maybe a little longer. We have been lucky enough to have multiple locations in a small area with its own pool and that has been really wonderful. There's also people who live in this section so there's a mixture of people. This year we had five units for multiple family members to come and get together which is what we usually do typically every other year. I'm currently staying in unit number 61 which is a great two bedroom unit that faces the pool from its balcony. It's a first floor so no stairs and as usual our room is the same as it's been since I've been coming here. We're all international employees a cleaning crew. They clean your room every day and they do everything. I try to help out and wash my own dishes usually but if I leave some in the sink, they take care of that. Once a week in the middle, they changed the sheets the rest of the time they come in and make beds replace all your towels clean the room. It's just really nice. Obviously these rooms are old but they do keep them updated. There's a lot of tile involved. It's a very Mexican aesthetic so I love that about it. One of the negatives might be that there is no air-conditioning in these units, but we know this and we bring fans to keep it cool. The rooms come with everything you need just like any time that you use a timeshare got all of your dishes and cooking utensils full kitchen in the two bedroom unit. You have a master bedroom with a bathroom and there is a common bathroom that can be used for everybody and there is a second bedroom with two twin size beds. So clearly designed for mom Dad and two kids, but it also works out for cousins hanging out together like us! The complex itself is incredibly safe. They have Security walking all the time keeping an eye on things they don't miss much so I feel 100% secure here. Our cars are behind a gated Security gate to in order to get in here you have to go through a security guard and be a resident or have a parking pass because you're staying here on vacation. The landscaping is incredible. It has never changed. It's beautiful garden setting and you really are right on the beach. It really hasn't changed over the years. There are four pools. There are tennis courts. I haven't made it back into the clubhouse this week. I know there's pool tables, but I don't know if they still have the sauna and steam room. I'll update if I get in there. That shows how busy we've been on this trip busy laying in the sun on the beach ha ha There is also an on-site café they're closed on Wednesdays but they have breakfast lunch and dinner. We've eaten there for dinner our first night altogether and it was fabulous. The coconut shrimp is recommended! And family members have had breakfast during this week and enjoyed it so definitely recommended. We had a lot of fun there. Overall, no change in my rating. I've been coming here since I was a teenager and I love it and we hope to continue coming as long as I can.

Positives: the place is nice and clean…read more negatives: security was crazy rude. I went there with my sister and 9 year old niece. We didn't realize that she couldnt go in the jacuzzi. She was there like 3 minutes. Security shows up and says she cant be in there.. we are like no prob wont happen again. He stays there next to us just staring. After a few minutes we are like, is there anything else? yes, you have to wait for the security manager to come and give you a written warning and if it happens again you will be fined. Like what?! he stands there 10 minutes waiting for manager.. it was so uncomfortable all the guests were staring at us it was embarrassing but funny you wouldve thought we smuggled in cocaine..see pictures.. it was so weird.. There is security everywhere i guess that's good but they were writing citiations constantly i guess thats how they make money on the side!

I had an amazing and wonderful time. The rooms are full on apartment sized. Big enough to be an…read moreapartment. Could in fact tell that some of the other units among us were peoples homes. Honestly... could live here. I was meant to live by the ocean. Nice restaurant in the front. A playground, 3 pool areas. Big club house for the main pool with sauna and weight room. Kid depth pool and hot tub plus the regular pool. Pool by our room had hot tub connected to the pool and also a small club house next to it. I think there's 5 in total. 2 right by the shore and 3 with the pools. Private access right to the beach. Employees were all so nice. We had an amazing time

Beautiful property, the staff is Great. The room is spacious, well appointed, and we're right on…read morethe beach. Restaurants North and South just get on the One. Don't forget to stop at the Oxxo.

Las Gaviotas, located 42 kilometers south of the San Ysidro border crossing is one of the premier…read morecommunities in northern Baja. The entire perimeter is fenced in with a security guard at the entrance who keeps tabs on everyone in the complex. A 2 bedroom home can accommodate 4 guests, and they are strict about this. You will not be allowed to have additional guests even for a few hours, therefore it is very safe and private. I love the architecture which ranges from Mexican Baroque to traditional Spanish Colonial and the entire compound has cobblestone streets and cement walking paths. There are several little gardens of roses and other lovely flowers making this a great place to take walks and enjoy the scenery. The large pool/jacuzzi area has plenty of lounge chairs and shaded seating, a shuffleboard court, a gym, and a banquet room. There is also a large surfing beach with several sturdy palapas for all guests and owners to use. A visit to Las Gaviotas is certainly a treat. I love to relax, enjoy a good book followed by a leisurely walk, then swimming and a relaxing dinner when I visit.

Such a beautiful location and beautiful homes. Staff and security are very friendly. We rented a…read morefull week; for adults it's a relaxation paradise! If you have teenagers there's not too much to do for longer than 3 days. About 3 miles down you can rent atvs which we're a blast!!! We stayed in house 137- the only issues we had was a broken umbrella which wasn't a huge deal at all especially since it was pretty chilly during our stay and the showers are not ADA. I had to get into the shower and help my mom in as it's a tub with no way in except about 2 feet high and no rails to hold on to. We will definitely be back!!

We recently had our wedding at Villa del Paraiso, and it was truly magical. From the very first…read morepoint of contact, the entire process was effortless and seamless. Tim, Ciara, and Ruth worked diligently to answer every one of our questions promptly and thoroughly. We had nearly a two-year engagement, and even though we booked the venue far in advance, the team consistently made us feel like a top priority every step of the way. The venue itself is breathtaking and spacious, allowing you to host not just a wedding day, but an entire wedding weekend your guests will remember. The team goes above and beyond to listen to your vision and thoughtfully incorporate every detail, making the experience even more beautiful and personalized. We would recommend this venue--and this incredible team--to anyone. We stayed from Friday to Monday (with a Saturday wedding). While a majority of our family, and bridal party stayed on site, we had plenty of others that stayed at htoels near by. Early on in the process, the Villa del Paraiso team recommended Vista Hermosa which worked perfectly as they provided shuttles to and from our venue throughout the weekend. Additionally, the food is amazing! Villa del Paraiso's chef, Jorge, and his wife, Ame, are truly exceptional. I've been to many weddings, and it's often difficult for food prepared for large groups to come out warm and flavorful--but they absolutely delivered. We had countless guests tell us it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Everything was served warm and prepared perfectly. My husband, Jake, and I are so sad our wedding weekend is over. We wish we could relive it and work with this amazing team all over again!

I got married at Villa del Paraiso this summer and cannot say enough great things about the…read moreplanning experience and the wedding weekend! We toured the venue over a year ago and knew immediately that this is where we wanted to get married. The Villa and views are stunning! It's is unlike any venue we've seen in California or Mexico. We planned the wedding from Northern California and the owner and planning team were extremely helpful from start to finish. They not only helped us plan the wedding, they helped us plan a wine tasting tour for 60 days the day before the wedding and a pot- wedding brunch for 120 guests. The Villa was big enough to house our immediate family & wedding party for the weekend. The wedding coordinator and staff took exceptional care for us the day of the wedding!

We had a small family reunion and this was the perfect spot! There was ample space to prepare…read moremeals and seating areas for people to relax and enjoy time in Baja. Literally right on the beach!! We even rode some horses down the beach that were rented from a friendly gentleman, Jose, and his wife, Vita. Perfect access to swimming in the waves and boogie boarding before catching the sunset. Two porches facing the water... I've spend a lot of time near the ocean but I have to say I saw the "green flash" for the first time at this house. Pros: spacious, private, kitchen, amenities, security. Cons: you have to go back to the real world after staying here

From the owner: Casa de Gracia provides its guests with a place for recreation, relaxation and more. If you long…read morefor the grace of the ocean and sky, plentiful fresh air and exercise, and time to connect with what is meaningful and creative. We will make you fall in love with Baja.

We had a great stay here. Room with a view. So beautiful. We stayed in room 218 Coronado tower…read more View to die for. I was obsessed. Room could be updated but did the job. Staff friendly and fast. View amazing! Food at the restaurant was great. Shower pressure was 10/10... better than my pressure at home. Grounds are well kept. Easy access to beach & pools. We will definitely be back. Plenty of parking.

Stayed at this hotel recently and experienced multiple maintenance and cleanliness issues across…read moreboth rooms. In the first room, the air conditioning was not working properly and the room was uncomfortably warm. The dresser drawers would not stay closed. The room door was also in poor condition when opening and closing it, the wood around the frame was visibly splitting and separating, and the door did not appear secure. I requested a room change due to these concerns. The second room also had issues. The mattresses were heavily worn and sunken, making sleep uncomfortable. There was an unpleasant odor in the room, and no extra pillows or blankets were available. The pool area appeared poorly maintained. The smaller pool near the jacuzzi had murky water and visible surface buildup. The larger pool appeared cleaner but was very cold and not in use by many guests. Overall, the property condition felt more like a low-end motel than what would be expected from a hotel with this reputation. I would not recommend staying here.

Nancy invited me and my wife, Debbie down for the weekend on 10-21, along with a few other friends…read more I have to say this location, and in particular her unit - #106 was absolutely wonderful! It has a perfect location, with a large patio overlooking the beach, Imperial Pier, and of course, the Pacific ocean!! Plenty of things to do and see, restaurants, shops, etc. all within easy walking distance. Nancy was a wonderful and fun hostess for our visit, too. Inside the unit, recently redecorated, was absolutely wonderful and you could see that this place is quite special! You have to see it to believe it. We didn't want to leave, but hope to return again soon.

Serenity by the sea is the quintessential beach house , floor to ceiling windows, mermaid theme and…read moreall the beach gear you could need. The house is fully stocked like a home away from home and perfect for a family with plenty of space. Nancy was a perfect host , very attentive and made sure our trip was wonderful . Must stay if not just for the sunsets from the patio !

Ten members of our family recently stayed at Fun by the Sand in San Diego, the host provides a…read morefully stocked condo that allows for a very pleasant home away from home! The condo is right on the beach and is very family friendly. We all slept very comfortably. The host was also attentive and responsive to us while we were planning our stay, during our stay, and following our stay. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to make a great meal. If you don't feel like cooking there is an excellent array of restaurants that are an easy walk from the condo. The beach access is amazing and the sunsets are unbeatable. This was most certainly a home away from home!

From the owner: Just a few steps from the water, enjoy our 4 bedroom/3 bath condo in Imperial Beach, one of San…read moreDiego's best-kept secrets. Sleeps 8 comfortably + sofa. Ideal for family retreats or group of friends to relax, unwind, and long walks on the beach. 4 BR/3 Baths comfortably fit 8 in premium mattresses & bedding. The living room has comfortable sofa. A master bedroom on the main floor has cal king bed, ocean view balcony, TV/sound bar, fan, mirror closet doors. A second master bedroom has CalKing bed, an ottoman that opens up to a twin sized bed, a desk, and a tv. A foam floor mattress can also be added to this large room. The third room enjoys an ocean view and a queen sized bed. The fourth room has a twin bed with a twin trundle underneath. The kitchen is equipped with all appliances & kitchenware, dishwasher, large refrigerator. Dining counter set + countertop bar in kitchen. Gas BBQ on front balcony. Condo is very bright and airy.

I realllly Wanted to give this place a 5/5 review because so much was great about it. The…read moreamenities, the Location, the Architecture. Even the restaurant was pretty good (although going down to puerto nuevo street is objectively better) But I just couldn't fly with the fact there was a giant hole behind our TV that let into the adjacent room, I thought I was going crazy or the tv was malfunctioning but it turns it it was just the tv noise from the room next door. I stuffed the hole with a hand towel and slept with my airpods in but that was just inexcusable. Definitely hope to have better luck in the future, would be happy to try again. And yes this place is 1000% FAMILY friendly so if you dont like kiddos at play, stay away.

The hotel is old and outdated No towels in the room…read more The safe was broken couldn't use it The room did not look or feel clean No beach access Not even ice is provided by the property We gota room with partial ocean view but the view was completely blocked by trees The pool was the only nice thing

We absolutely loved our stay! We were a group of six friends, and this house was perfect for us…read more The layout was fantastic, with plenty of room for everyone, comfortable beds, and bathrooms--so we never felt crowded. The kitchen was incredibly well equipped, and we really appreciated all the thoughtful amenities throughout the house. They supply games and beach accessories which was such a nice touch and made enjoying San Diego even easier. The location was fantastic and made it so convenient to get around and enjoy everything we wanted to do. The only thing to be aware of is that the house is close to the freeway, so there is some traffic noise. Honestly, though, the wonderful layout, great location, comfortable space, and all the extras more than made up for it. We had such a fun, relaxing stay and would definitely come back. It truly felt like a great home base for our time in San Diego, and we would happily recommend it to friends! TF The living room is large and well appointed with enough sofas and chairs to comfortably seat six or more people so it makes for a wonderful spot to socialize. The sunroom in the front of my house was a lovely place to sleep--it didn't get too sunny (although who doesn't want to enjoy the San Diego sun??), the beds were comfortable, and we had our own A/C and *two* fans (which was great as I run hot!)! LW The house felt like a home for the duration of our stay. Rooms are very spacious with all kinds of "special" touches. The kitchen accommodates a full house with upscale appliances & beautiful decor. The hot tub is brand new & so comfy & enjoyable. This house is like a home away from home. If you are looking for a wonderful place to spend your vacation, you found the right place. MF

Rich and his team have managed our vacation rentals for over 7 years and we've always been happy…read moreand satisfied. My wife and I self-managed bookings when we got started, but after Cardo took over our net income increased, even after paying their fees. Rich has also been particularly helpful in solving some serious problems. We had a maintenance issue while a guest was staying during the height of the pandemic and we were out of town traveling. Rich stuck with it and saw it through to it's full resolution. Highly recommended!