I stayed in a house maintained by Haustay recently in Encinitas. My review is mixed because the…read morehouse was not well maintained but the house itself was nice. The basic like linens and towels were clean, but it seemed like the house had not had a deep cleaning in a long time. Seating cushions were stained and when I lifted them up, there was bits of food underneath from some previous guest. The bathroom in the room I stayed in had some issues where some fixtures were misinstalled or needed service and sprayed were you don't want them spraying. And the A/C in the master bath was broken when I arrived. There was a note saying they were aware it was broken, but no one came by to fix it during my stay. The fan in the room was not adequate to cool the room in the afternoon. And the type of breakage of the A/C (apparently it leaked water) suggests it was not regularly maintained (eg the condensate drainage lines were not maintained and clogged). I will say on the positive side, the house had a beefy EV charger, which was super handy. EDIT: Msg to Haustay - I stayed as a guest on someone else's reservation. Airbnb knew about it (I have the emails). No idea why you don't.

We switched to Haustay for short-term vacation management in late 2025. This is our fourth…read moremanagement relationship in a little more than a decade. We can say without a shadow of a doubt, that Haustay is superior in every way! Our bookings and revenue are already well ahead of our historic YoY schedule--and we're headed for a record year in 2026. Equally important, Nick, Elisa, and the Haustay Team constantly strive to create a unique brand in a crowded STVR management space in North County--and they accomplish that every turn. From the consistent way guest towels are folded and beds are made, to the nice little notes they include for renters--the care Haustay takes with our home and the experience they provide our guests looks and feels elevated. The upgrade in housekeeping alone has been worth the switch. Additionally, Haustay is consistently communicative as a company, inclusive of sharing approaches to the different marketing initiatives they undertake to remain relevant and ahead of the game. We can't recommend them highly enough. Big thanks to Nick, Elisa, and the entire Haustay squad!

I am sick of this company with their telemarketers continually calling me at home. I am on the Do…read moreNot Call list and have reported them to the FTC. They are scam artists.

Rental properties on Air B and B . Beware . Also renting as "host David" Skyline Drive in Oceanside…read morehas ants in all 3 rooms.

Life's a beach then you die. Lol no but really its a really nice beach! The sand sparkles and it…read morewas amazing. If im ever in Carlsbad again i will come back. We were walking and saw some rocks with messages on them saying " please rehide. " my kids were amazed! They had alot of fun. Also so many food places to choose from. My go to spot is always Joe's Crab Shack!

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ALMA!!! She is a scam artist. We stayed at one of her beach houses. Boy was…read morethat a mistake i wish i could take back. First we showed up and the place was still being cleaned, not really that big of a deal but i should have known there would be more problems. Then the fridge starts leaking water and had to have the maintenance person come over and fix it. Then the alarm started going off and had to spend time out of our vacation to wait for the alarm company to come over and fix the alarm. Now 3 months after we stayed at the house she wont send us our $150.00 deposit back. She wont pick our phone calls and sends us to voicemail. Very unprofessional and she is not worth doing business with. Im now in the process of taking her to small claims court to get my money back. It is going to cost her more in small claims court then it would to just follow through with her contract we signed but again I should have researched her business. She has a F+ rating with the BBB. 4 total complaints while all being unresolved. Again, very unprofessional. I suggest we put these people out of business by not doing business with them.

Incredible! I would definitely recommend using On The Sand Vacation properties if you are wanting a…read moregreat Southern California beach trip. Our family and extended family have gone through them the past several years and rented condos at North Coast Village. We have a large family and chose to rent one with a spectacular view over the ocean a few years back. But our recent trip for Thanksgiving 2025 was an ocean front condo. We LOVED it! It was so convenient to be right next to the beach! The condo had everything we needed for setting up beach chairs down on the sand, boogie boards for us to use, and even fun sand tools the kids could build castles with. The best part was being so close. Definitely worth every penny to be beach front! From a mom who has done years of lugging beach supplies and food from some far off parking spot, and then turning your vehicle into a sand box for the way home...this location makes me never want to have to go back to that! My kids would frolick in waves and then when they were hungry for a snack, they'd simply run a few feet into the condo and grab whatever they wanted. Or we'd run back and forth from ocean to the amazing pool and spa facility they have at NCV. A touch of paradise with the pool loungers and palm trees all around. They even added on a huge hot tub that allows kids within the large gated pool area, and have a secluded adults only hot tub for those that want some peace. I like to workout as well, so it's nice they have a weights room to use. I preferred walks along the beach, however they do have lots of cardio equipment as well next to a fun large clubhouse and gaming area. The condos are equipped with nice kitchens and usually 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large living space with balconies. They are all unique and different and it's been fun for us to try different condos each year. We Stick with On the Sand because we trust them and have always had a great experience at their properties. Clean condos even with the fun folded towels on our beds when we arrived just like cruises do! We will definitely come back. One of our kids most favorite vacations! Might I add that in years past we also bought passes to places like Sea World or Legoland which are just down the road. We've even done Disney which is a bit further. It's nice to switch up beach days and park days, and these condos are in great proximity to make that happen! As much as we like to experience new places and things, we'll stick with NCV and On The Sand when it comes to southern CA beach trips. Oceanside is very unique in that its beach right in front of NCV is IDEAL for boogie boarding and surfing. It is a very long, gradual descent out to the ocean. No scary currents to be worried about. And the kids can ride the wave for a LONG time. I've been to amazing beaches like in Kauai, and they are a steep descent with one large powerful wave that crashes you into the sand. Much scarier and dangerous currents. Oceanside is the perfect family friendly beach. Adults down to toddlers can all find fun in it while being safe at the same time. And the landscaping at NCV is beautiful! I find myself going around and taking pictures of the foliage all the time! Incredible they can have blooming plants all year round! I hope this helps anyone on the fence about where to book their next So Cal trip. I can't recommend this enough!!! We even took our family pictures down on the beach! The place is magical! I was so preoccupied with family pictures and had my phone down at the beach all the time, I didn't get condo pictures this time. But you can see how beautiful this beach is!

Just an update to the property managers response…read more 1. If we had been informed before arriving that there was an ant infestation, we would have stored our food differently and not had almost a complete loss. 2. We were provided a cooler while waiting for a refrigerator part replacement. Once again, if we had been informed before our arrival that the fridge didn't work, we would have planned accordingly. Also, the part never arrived while we were there so we had to rely on a cooler for the duration of our stay. 3. I wouldn't consider offering us 10% off our next stay if completed within the following year compensation. We weren't able to use that so we weren't compensated at all. 4. We did go back this last fall and had no problems with ants or appliances. Communication seems to be the biggest problem between management and renters.

The rental was beautiful and in a great location. Just steps to the beach, across from a small park…read moreand walking distance to food, shops and pretty much everything you'll need. They also responded quickly while we were there. We plan to return!

This is our second time staying here and we absolutely love it. Great place and you cannot beat…read morethe view and the short walk into the downtown area of Carlsbead.

Barbara McClain Properties managed my two oceanfront properties on South Pacific Street for over 8…read moreyears and managed them so well I never had a vacancy! They have a great team and cleaning crew that are so in sync, every renter receives a fresh, immaculate home each and every time. I had vacation renters that when they checked out they would make sure to leave a deposit for the next year, same time. After selling my homes I became a vacation renter through them. Dorothy Pinney made sure that my rental was clean and checked in with me to see if I was enjoying the accommodations. If you are looking for a management team to manage your rental or a renter looking for accommodations, this company gives you 5 star treatment and really takes care of their customers. You won't be disappointed!

I do not recommend this company. I had them managed my condo in Oceanside for more than 10 years…read more They were good in the beginning until I trusted them & relaxed. In the first 5 years or so, they were good at adjusting the rent amount and then stopped. I recently found out that I am 1k under the monthly market value rent of my unit. I suspect that the employees are likely getting rewards on the side. I need to speak with Barbara myself on this matter.

Roxanne was such a blessing to work with! She deep cleaned our place in February as we were…read morepreparing for our baby's arrival, and it made such a difference. She was quick to respond and easy to schedule with, worked efficiently, and was so kind throughout the process. The house was left spotless and so clean--it was exactly what we needed. I also really appreciate how honest and reliable she is--I felt completely comfortable having her in our home. She truly did amazing work, and I highly recommend her!

Roxanne is the best!! She is so easy to talk to, she works with her clients to be sure to clean…read moreexactly what they want, and does a fantastic job at that! And of course, her prices can't be beat! Roxanne runs an honest family business with Serenity which is so refreshing these days, and I couldn't recommend supporting her enough! I needed my condo to be cleaned before I moved in and she met with me to take a look at the place and talk about what I needed/didn't need cleaned and gave me a quote. During our appointment she also gave me updates through text so I could be sure to stay local when she was finishing up. My condo looks brand spanking new and smells fantastic! She was even able to get some tough stains out from my window corners and from my bathrooms. And my mirrors are flawless! My condo really feels like home now and I can't wait to move in tomorrow. Thank you Serenity!

Response time always quick with Bluewater Vacation Homes. We thought they were easy to get a quote…read morefrom, helpful when searching for options for a large group, and answered our many questions prior to our arrival. Their connection with beach and bike rentals for free equipment was so helpful and a real bonus. A little construction in our place had not been finished and Bluewater generously offered some credit back. If you are looking for a place to stay on the water, check with Bluewater first, they will take care of you!

Beautiful and conveniently located property! The house is well stocked, there was little to nothing…read morewe needed, and the back deck is absolutely amazing!! Bluewater personnel was exceptional; prompt and helpful in our every communication with them! We will absolutely return to this lovely vacation home on the bay!

We rented a property at 601 circle drive in Solana Beach through VRBO and this was the the company…read morein charge of the property. We had a terrible experience and chose not to even stay a night of our 14 night stay. The house was dirty and horribly misrepresented, even after talking with Chris regarding a bad review. She assured us it was clean and that many people enjoyed staying there. After she cancelled our reservation and did not refund our money we could not leave a review on VRBO. Don't rent this property and do not use this company

Thank you so much for booking our Vacation Rental. The location was fabulous & the property was…read morebeautiful. The whole family had a wonderful time. I highly recommend renting through Vacation Beach Rentals. Thanks Chris for all you did for us.

I've been coming to this location for years and it's all ways had exactly what I've needed,…read moreespecially for traveling. Their lines move fast and I'm typically helped by an AAA associate right away. There is so much that you can do with an AAA membership, but I love getting my international drivers licenses here, passport photos, travel guide books, etc. A really great and convenient location!

I was just in to avoid going in to the DMV. The gentleman at the front, wearing a nose ring was…read moreincredibly rude from the start. He not only did not help with anything, he was more determined to be "right" than to gather the appropriate information to help solve my problem. He said he was a DMV expert because he had received 6 months of training and didn't want me to talk to someone else. This man was defensive, rude, and unprofessional. He is clearly in need of some customer service training. This makes me want to cancel my AAA membership.