Where do I begin. I work in real estate, and I can say with full confidence that companies like CMC…read moreRealty are the reason this industry has a reputation problem. They are the textbook example of a management company that views tenants not as people to serve, but as revenue opportunities to exploit at every possible turn. From the moment you sign your lease, be prepared for random, unnecessary fees that appear out of nowhere with little to no justification. Know your rights as a renter before you engage with this company, because they are absolutely counting on you not to. The moment you demonstrate that you do, the dynamic shifts entirely, which tells you everything you need to know about how they operate. My property manager was Jesus Saucedo, and I cannot stress enough how wildly unprofessional he was in every aspect of his job, starting with his communication skills, which were genuinely some of the worst I have ever encountered in a professional setting. Basic follow-through, timely responses, and clear information were a constant battle to get out of him. For someone whose entire job revolves around being the point of contact between tenants and a property, that is a foundational failure. What made it worse was how differently he behaved depending on the medium. Over the phone, Jesus was rude and argumentative. It was a consistent experience every time I called or he called me. But the moment communication moved to text or email, he would flip a switch and suddenly become pleasant and measured, because he knew it was being documented. That calculated two-faced behavior is not a personality quirk. It is a deliberate tactic. And when he did communicate, the information he provided was often incomplete, inconsistent, or outright wrong, which created problems he would then conveniently try to make the tenant's responsibility. What was equally revealing is that once I began advocating for myself, his demeanor became noticeably more aggressive. A professional handles a tenant with transparency, accountability, and respect. Jesus handled it with hostility. Based on our previous interactions throughout my tenancy, I knew going into move-out that he would attempt to use my security deposit as retaliation. And sure enough, he did not disappoint. A prime example of the incompetency behind it: when I was preparing to move out and proactively reached out to touch up the paint, he admitted in writing that he did not know the paint color and told me to go to Dunn Edwards and have it color matched myself. I followed his instructions exactly and acted in complete good faith. He then attempted to charge me for the result of his own failure. When I disputed it on a phone call with him, he tried to argue paint as a deductible damage item without actually knowing the laws around paint wear and tear. California law is very clear that interior paint has a useful life of two to three years and repainting after normal tenancy is routine landlord maintenance, not a tenant charge. How a property manager does not know this is genuinely beyond me. It is a fundamental part of the job. Then there is the AC situation, which is its own lesson in how this company operates. They charged me $200 to have two AC units installed, one which I easily could have done myself. Their handyman showed up and did the job held together largely with duct tape, and in the process left tape residue on the windows and drilled into the window seals, causing damage to the unit. Not to mention, it caused a whole in the wall when the rain/wind blew out the plexi glass they installed with in the middle of our cold season. When I moved out, they charged me $175 to remove one unit. I watched it happen. Undrilling it from the window took less than ten minutes and I was required to use their handyman. And if that was not enough, Jesus also flagged dust on the blinds as a move-out issue. These were blinds that were already old and brittle when I moved in. Dust on aged blinds that were deteriorating before I ever touched them is the definition of normal wear and tear, and any property manager worth their license would know that. I left that unit clean. I voluntarily replaced the living room blinds at my own expense, and he still found a way to nitpick blinds that had no business being in a rental unit in that condition to begin with. If you must rent through CMC Realty, I would recommend requesting Kelsey Dudley on their team. She was actually professional, communicative, and conducted herself with the basic competence and respect that should be the standard, not the exception. The contrast between her and Jesus Saucedo could not be more stark. Do your research, document everything in writing, and never assume good faith with this company. They have not earned it.

They try to heap fees onto you every month. Is only geared…read moretowards Owners who want to squeeze every penny out of the tenants. Your data is NOT protected as all of your personal information is given to third parties. Beware.

NP Beachhouse is one of the premier properties located in Newport Beach! My family and I have now…read morevacationed in the Upper and Lower units on two different occasions- once during Thanksgiving and once for two weeks during the summer. Each experience was unique and provided a ton of family memories. This rental property provides a first-class view of the ocean and is two steps from the boardwalk and beach. Our family and friends have never experienced a more convenient location- in terms of closeness to the beach and within a short walk to the grocery store, bar and grills, local shopping and surf school. We will probably vacation here forever because of the prime location and the owner and her assistant. They are always pleasant and willing to go the extra mile to assure the comfort of our family. Recently, each unit was updated with fresh paint, new tile, and new furniture. There is also a grill provided for summer family BBQs. We cannot thank Diane and NP Beachhouse enough for the wonderful hospitality and great family experience!

I just stayed here again and its been completely updated (new furniture and large screen smart TVs…read morein every room) and even better than before if that's even possible. This place cannot be beat.

It's been some years since I've planted myself here, but it's everything I remember. A clean beach…read morethat's typically not as packed as Newport and some of the other nearby areas. The waves come in nicely, and there's always a good breeze due to the topography. It's not exactly hidden, but it is a gem for sure. :)

Love it here! So relaxing and chill. Parking is hard to find but it's the same at any other beach…read more The waves are crazy big but so serene to hear them crashing while u lay on the sand. Can't wait to come back again.

These are just fun to do and so California. They are very hard to book so if you happen to snag…read moreone, it's definitely worth a visit. They have a checkin area where you can unload all your stuff as well before moving your car to the parking lot. The cottages have a microwave & a refrigerator with a sink. You can't use the stove/oven, just FYI. I did a 1 nighter in a shared cottage in November. It was cooler weather and we were in the white house upstairs. We had the loft and another party had the side room. We have no issues sharing the common space and it was fun to experience. This April, I scored a 2 night in cottage 4B on the only rainy/gloomy weekend we've had here. Of all the luck. Within 6days of reservation date, you lose 1 night stay so it was sunk cost so I went ahead and did both nights. Easy to check in and checkout. If you are down the hill, you can get a ride on the golf carts which are very nice. 2 cars overnight as well per cabin. Rooms were clean. There is no AC so be prepared depending on your weather. I wanted to leave windows open but most don't have a screen so you get bugs and I was afraid of critters coming in. (Saw it on a youtube from someone. ) Each cottage is different but great to get away. Beautiful location! SYOY!

We've scored 6 of these cottages over the past 2 years, and every one of them is cute, rustic, and…read moregives you the unforgettable experience of living right on the beach with the water and the sound of surf through all your doors and windows. There's nothing like going to sleep at night to the sound of ocean waves crashing or lulling you to sleep, (depending on how heavy the surf is). Absolutely amazing. And all the staff are first rate.

Loved it. We are just moving from San Jose to Long Beach. We will have family stay here when they…read morecome in.

Stayed here upon arriving in Long Beach before heading to central California, and again, the night…read morebefore we flew home. Excellent location, especially for airport access. The apartment is small but beautiful, clean, and has everything you need. The host is friendly, helpful, and responds quickly to questions. I would recommend this vacation rental to a solo traveler or couple, and definitely plan to book this for myself the next time I am in the area.

Our girls loved the private back patio most. It provided a tranquil environment with a peaceful…read moretrickle fountain. Perfect for us to catch up during our little reunion trip. The free-standing clawfoot tub was so relaxing (bubble bath provided.) The walkable location has green, lush trees and is super safe. It was assuring for us girls to book a clean, quiet property with kind, unobtrusive hosts. They were invisible, but there... and never too far to address questions and allow us to feel cozy and well-cared for. Originally wanted to be closer to the beach, but we don't regret our choice for Casita Gundry. There's great cafes and breweries to walk to and we were able to drive to the ocean in only 15 minutes. The cottage is small (as disclaimed), but Casita Gundry is well-appointed and stocked with everything we needed. The hosts go above and beyond to provide so many extras and little touches that give guests a warm welcome. There is only one wall air conditioner/heater, but it's effective in making the small guest house comfortable. The beautiful private patio and front terrace are the only areas to socialize and eat, but you can't beat great Cali weather!

Casita Gundry is peaceful and homey with loads of character. Thoughtful decor without being…read morecluttered. We were working and it was ideal for rest and inspiration. Perfect location close to highways and Long Beach Airport. Very optimized use of space. Although overall compact, we were able to comfortably work on the large outside tables and inside on the folding tables. Attentive and helpful host. Highly recommended.

I loved my experience here, from the food to the drinks. In my second booking, I wanted to set…read moresomething up special for my partner before we arrived. I called concierge throughout the week leading up to the reservation, but could not get in contact with their team via phone number. Overall a lovely experience, but would appreciate a more responsive concierge team!

This is about the Lobby Bar…read more I love it there. It's a great place to people watch or just kinda exist in a space with a lot of activity. Service is always excellent, personally a touch too formal for my taste, but I'm sure the visitors love it. As a local on the hill, I've come by to do work, have meetings, and more often than not I'll be reading. It's so interesting watching people come and go, celebrating a wedding or staying for a convention. Ultimately it's a nice, upscale, and enjoyable place to have a nice drink. Everyone sleeps on happy hour but it's excellent and I usually always grab some fries and a drink while reading a book. It makes for a nice way to pass the afternoon. Shout out to Erika behind the bar who is incredibly knowledgeable about her wines. It's way worth the visit. Pro tip for parking: there is a public parking lot. Because the resort bumps right up next to the ocean, it is required to have public access parking. Park there all day free and enjoy your time without the extra expense.

I never call this place again!! I wanted to plan a vacation for my family thought to get help from…read morethis agency but the first thing I get is rudeness from this agent. Mind you I never gone anywhere this is our first. She made me feel so belittled like I don't know anything. If this is the service you give I can't imagine how this business is still running I would not trust this company!

I had the best vacation ever.... Thanks to Robert Zavala! I hadn't used a travel agent in years…read more I'm pretty savvy at finding great deals for my many vacations that I've taken over the years. But Robert added ease and confidence to my process and that's what I really needed for my vacation. I'll for sure will be using this agency. ....forever.

Stayed at Austin's Manhattan Beach 1 bedroom beach bungalow this week. It was perfect for what we…read morewere looking for . The unit is located on the bottom level of a 2 story duplex. The amenities included a cute kitchen, outdoor private patio, free wifi, cable TV, and even 2 bikes free of charge to ride around beautiful Manhattan Beach. Parking was little tricky. There is 1 space parallel to the unit. Otherwise you'll have to park up the hill. I would defiantly rent this space again when visiting the area. Austin was a great host and very helpful and worked with us on a later check out.

Whenever my mother comes to visit, we use Cali Beach Rentals instead of putting her up in a hotel…read more Both of the two places she has stayed have been clean, comfortable, and closer to the beach than any of the hotel options! Everything we need is there ~ Not to mention cheaper!!! No silly fees like wifi or parking! Overall, great locations, fair price, and awesome service!

Jack was our gondolier on a Saturday afternoon . Really fun time to spend on the water . Jack knew…read morea lot about several homes in the marina . Highly recommend gondola getaway for a relaxing afternoon . We brought a bottle of champagne to enjoy our voyage .

We did a sunset gondola and it was absolutely divine. Mason, the Gondalier was lovely and…read moreknowledgeable. Would highly recommend