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.

We were not able to get into your unit every single day of our trip without 50+ attempts to unlock…read morethe door. The door is broken. The code does not work 99% of the time. I called them to tell you about this issue and you said you'd send someone over to fix it and then call me back with the results. This never happened. This was unacceptable frankly. This issue messed with our plans and experience every day. On new years day we had to go back at around 10pm to prepare for our early morning flight, but we could not get in. I tried calling you and Airbnb, but I didn't hear back from you and Airbnb didn't reach back out until 6am. While we were drenched in the rain, my girlfriend and I continued dozens of attempts to unlock the door. It took almost an hour. We finally got in by some random miracle. I'm requesting money because not being able to enter a unit is a critical issue that ruined my entire trip.

Platinum Vacation Rentals is a very well run property management team. Most of our dealings have…read morebeen with Rory who has always gone above and beyond to help us with any needs we have. From property selection to property management they always are on top. Great value for everything you get with the team. I would highly recommend them to manage your properties or help locate a great vacation rental.

What an amazing experience we had at the most beautiful beachfront home! It was a family vacation…read morewe will never forget! For the chefs out there, the kitchen was fully stocked! For the beach goers, all of the beach 'necessities (chairs, boogie boards...) were available. P.S. Platinum provided excellent communication and service from beginning to end! If you are looking for a vacation or corporate rental, I highly recommend renting from them!

We recently rented a property at 109 Villa Hermosa in Solana Beach…read more This is a dated property that looks good in the photos. But take a closer look. The furniture is old and uncomfortable. We had to buy two reading lamps because the lighting was inadequate and many of the bulbs in the track lighting in the living room were not working. The entertainment system was a nightmare with more than 10 plus cords at the back of the entertainment unit and even one narrow cord leading out the window! The kitchen faucet needs replacing and the succulent planters were scruffy and not taken care of. Bring a small car. The owner uses half the garage to park his car and store his stuff. We could not comfortably open the passenger door when our car was parked in the garage, so the passenger was required to exit the vehicle before it was parked in the garage. Seems the owner wants it both ways: rent out his property and use it as a personal storage locker. The best aspect was Patricia from Pacific Coastal Properties. When we had an issue, her response was timely and sensitive. However, after several weeks we stopped phoning and just endured the many limitations of this property. Posted by CAB

I recently stayed at 190 Del Mar Shores, Unit 50, and had a great time. The unit looks like it is…read morefresh out of an interior design magazine with gorgeous furniture and beautifully done bathrooms and kitchen. There are three balconies and you can sit outside and have a glass of wine and enjoy the breathtaking views. It is a short walk to the pool area and the stairs that take you directly to the beach. It is also centrally located to shops and grocery stores making it easy to stock up and then just enjoy the sunsets!! I highly recommend this beautiful property and would stay there again the next time I am in the area!

We had a wonderful experience at this Mission Bay studio. The unit itself is clean, comfortable,…read moreand well-designed, and the hosts were absolutely fantastic to work with. It's in a incredibly central location, making it the perfect base for exploring the area. I fully plan on returning for future trips! Excited for our next stay. Thank you!

We could not enter the property because the keypad was dead. After several messages and phone calls…read morewe were offered backup keys but they did not work. Despite being local, they made no offer to resolve the issue with the keypad or provide us with keys so we could leave the apartment and get dinner and drinking water (this host does not provide any of the amenities that most vacation rentals offer) The moment I mentioned a refund, the host stopped replying. After escalating with VRBO, the host responds and telling them we wanted to cancel with "I don't know what your problem is" He also suggested that we could leave our belongings in the unlocked property and that they would be fine after I expressed frustration about not being able to re enter if we leave Beware!!

Great for family vacation and reasonable value. We'd stay here again. Fit our family of 6 nicely!…read moreThere was room for a pack n play in most of the rooms. * Excellent location - central for San Diego attractions; decent freeway access; walkable to groceries, restaurants * Well equipped - room for whole family; laundry; garage; beach gear; kitchen basics; fast wifi; USB charging stations, 3 large TVs, plenty of towels (3 beach). Dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent was provided. As well as shampoo, conditioner and body wash. * Convenient - self check-in & check-out, prompt communication, unit was ready early

First time in San Diego this place made me feel very comfortable. Clean sheets and clean amenities…read more Would have love a couple extra rolls of paper towels and tp for a 5 day stay but wasn't a deal breaker. Great communication with rental co. Will be returning

I've had such a great experience with Drift Vacation Homes. From start to finish, everything was…read moreincredibly seamless and professional. The property was immaculate--spotless, beautifully designed, and actually looked better in person than in the photos. You can tell they put a lot of care into the details, from the high-end kitchen amenities to the comfortable outdoor spaces. What I appreciate most is how responsive and helpful the local team is; they clearly know San Diego inside and out. If you're looking for a stress-free, luxury stay near the coast, this is the team to book with. I'll definitely be back!

Booking with Drift was honestly a great experience. They are easy to communicate with, have…read morefriendly staff, and make everything feel smooth and stress-free. It's not often you get that level of attention and care, and it really made the trip more enjoyable overall.

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!

We had a wonderful stay in San Diego! The location, price, service, and cleanliness were all…read morephenomenal. Luxury Beach House #2 was a great fit for our family of six, with plenty of room for everyone to relax. The house was nicely stocked with everything we needed for a beach vacation, including beach towels, boogie boards, beach chairs, an umbrella and much more! Having all of that ready to go made our beach days so much easier. The BBQ was a great size and very clean, and we loved being able to cook and spend time together at the house. The showers had great water pressure, too, which we really appreciated when all six of us came back from the beach! We felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. We made wonderful family memories here and would absolutely stay again.

We rented a beach home from San Diego Beach King the week of Labor Day. The house was amazing and…read morethe host was very responsive and accommodating to all of our requests. The home was located on South Mission Beach and was the perfect spot for our family gathering. South beach is more peaceful but still close all the fun. We highly recommend this host and we will be back for sure. Thank you San Diego Beach King. We appreciate your hospitality!