We rented a place at 3550 Meade Ave in the Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego. Our children…read moreforgot their jackets in the home as we were heading out of town via the John Wayne Airport. I initially feared the worst when we were told that the jackets were not found. Nonetheless, the owner of Cardo worked tirelessly and tracked down my daughters' coats. More importantly, the house was adorable. In the dense neighborhood of Normal Heights, this place has a secure off street parking space that was able to accommodate our Ford Explorer rental vehicle. Aside from no cheese grater, we had everything we needed to spend a week there without feeling the need to eat out for each meal. Communication with Cardo was superb throughout our stay. The emailed instructions related to security codes and standards were timely and clear. Moreover, the owner made it a priority to track down the jackets when my wife alerted him of the issue. With all of the fraud out there, we also appreciated the extra measures of security that Cardo took to ensure our photo ID matched the credit card. This company is responsive at looks after the customers that visit the properties they manage.

the bad reviews are accurate on this company. The trust you need with a management company is…read moreimportant, and they really do not keep their word and grossly over charge owners for things.

This is a very good place to stay, if you're ok with it NOT being a hotel. It's more like an 'Air…read moreBnB' style booking and place, in that it's residential apartments with no real 'check in' desk and in a residential part of town. If you're ok with that, (which I am) you get good value for money - the apartment was big, clean, well equipped and the complex has good facilities. The building itself isn't the most modern, but then if it was, it'd be more expensive. Communication is very clear once you book, that it's not a hotel, and how to access the apartment is very well communicated. However they are on Hotels.com (where I booked it from) which I feel isn't setting the right expectations for customers. Good option and good value if you're happy with a more residential style set up.

Do not stay with these crooks! Guest service manager is always unavailable. This is a ripoff.read more

I'd like to share with others the unpleasant experience my family had at this property so they can…read moreavoid the same trouble we had. The check-in instructions are difficut and it is not possible to call and speak to anyone directly. You must leave a message and wait for them to call you back, which is quite frustrating. When we arrived and found our unit, it was not as advertised. The "sofa bed" was actually a foam mattress that was placed on the floor. The air conditioning was a portable unit which was vented out of a cat door to the patio. We were also told that the AC can only be run in the living room or the bedroom, and not both at once. Also, if you run a hair dryer or microwave while the AC is running it will trip a breaker and you'll lose power in the unit. When we arrived, the unit was 85 degrees inside. I called the owner but was only able to leave a message. When she finally called me back I explained the situation and she agreed to let us switch to another unit the next day which had an actual sofa bed, but only a single portable AC unit. We agreed, although again this meant that the bedroom was probably going to be 85 degrees. Heather said she would call us back at 9am the next morning with check-in instructions. The next day, I did not receive a call until late morning, while I was out getting lunch for my family. Heather said we could switch to the other unit, but we'd have to vacate our unit for 2 hours to allow cleaning. Also, the bed would not be made at the new unit and we'd have to bring our towels over, since these would not be provided at the new unit. Not a huge deal, but the 2 hours were when our baby daughter was taking a nap, so we'd have to wake her up to switch apartments. At this point, I was somewhat annoyed by the hassle, so I asked Heather why the check-in process was so difficult and why it was so hard to get a hold of her. She explained that she was busy managing several units at once. I said I understood, but that I was planning on mentioning this difficulty in my review of her property. She then said that all reviews had to be approved by her, and that she would charge me a daily fee each day the review was published, and this was in the "contract" that I had signed. I then said that reviews are part of our basic right to free speach and that I definitely would not pay her to review her service. She insisted I would be charged, so I said that she could take me to small claims court but I was not going to pay her anything for the right to review her property. At this point, she said the following: "All right, then you are not going to stay at my property and you are going to check out right now! You have one hour!" She then hung up on me. Then she went to the property and banged repeatedly on the door of the unit, waking up our baby daughter, who of course started crying. When my wife, who is 7 months pregnant, came to the door, she was yelled at by Heather, who threatened to call the cops if we did not leave within an hour. She pushed the door open to look inside the apartment, and my wife was afraid that she might get physical and actually try to hit her. When the owner finally did leave, my wife locked the door immediately. We ended up calling the cops and they said if Heather came back they would send an officer out to make sure she didn't become violent. Luckily, we were already packed because we were planning on switching units. I was able to book a last minute (but expensive) room at the Residence Inn and we left immediately. We did receive a refund from the owner, but the start of an otherwise pleasant holiday had already been ruined. Please don't repeat our mistake and also don't patronize business owners who behave in this way. The internet has empowered consumers to make better choices and avoid unfair business practices--any owner who tries to discourage reviews of their service obviosly has something to hide!

I confirm Erik B's horrible impression of both Heather and this business. Like him, I had a…read morefrustrating time with the check in and checkout process, which does not tell you where to leave the key. When I inquired where to leave it I was told I had not officially checked out because I hadn't left it under the mat (though there were no instructions to do so and there is no office). It felt like a deliberate attempt to get me. In addition, my unit was terrible. Several lights did not work. Worse yet, no outlets in the kitchen or bathroom worked. The towel rods were all down so I couldn't hang any towels. When I left a message about these problems, I NEVER heard back. The unit was also dirty. Sometimes a bargain is too good to be true. This is one of those times. Do not make the mistake of renting these units.

We had a great time in La Jolla and really enjoyed this unit. It was beautiful and very…read morecomfortable. The unit was well cared for which made it easy for us to keep clean. The beds were very comfortable...even more than mine at home!! The location is awesome because you are on the same street some great restaurants and several Surf & Kayak rental stores. It is a very quick walk to the beach and park. The unit has its own parking space, which is a huge plus. If we go back, we will definitely look at renting this unit again. Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children VRBO.Com #476985

This place overlooks the beach so you can be like omg wow look at all these pretty views all day…read morelong. It's also right next to the pair and a lot of food so it's pretty accessible if you're not from here. The prices are the prices you'd expect for a perfect location. The facilities are nice but it's a bit locked down which makes sense for San Diego

This place never disappoints in unit 601! Best views and very comfortable. Cleaning person is…read morelacking in many areas, but the condo itself is amazing and will continue to be my go to place when I'm in San Diego!

This place is awesome! I've been going to San Diego since I was four years old. My dad moved down…read morehere after him and my mom split up and then he took care of my great grandmother who lived in La Jolla and that gigantic apartment building right off of that seal rock. My dad used to live in an apartment right off of the Pacific Beach Bay right down the road from Crown liquors. What I'm trying to say is that I know this area like the back of my hand and I love it down here. And if you're looking for a place that truly embodies, what being in San Diego is all about, the spot that I stayed in is what it's all about! Stay classy homes has classic San Diego vibes houses, and delivers classic San Diego vibes. I was down here saying with my sisters, my family and my cousins because my Dad passed away. We were there for a celebration of life. The house experience that I got with stay classy homes really made the experience shine out as an awesome one. The Neighbourhood was awesome. The house was awesome. The house was clean and accommodating. The host's were also very accommodating. They had pointed out cool spots in the neighborhood to go and visit that were spot on if it was your 1st to your 50th time being in San Diego. We just tried to do the same sort of trip in the Hill country of Texas and it was an absolute nightmare comparatively. Not only on value cause this place is an excellent value. But also because these house rock and some house can just be absolutely horrendous. Definitely give stay classy homes in San Diego a try not only for their value, their being excellent hosts, but also because their properties rock! 10 out of 10 for this company!

I stayed at one of the Stay Classy rentals in Oceanside with my family and absolutely loved it! The…read morebeds were soft, the showers were hot, and the neighborhood was safe and quiet. There was also a toy closet, beach accessories, and the community was beautiful with two pools to choose from and lots of tropical greenery. We would love to stay again on our next trip out!

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!