San Diego Vacation Rentals in California

“The view from this balcony is incredible, and the location is excellent. Unfortunately, our experience with the home itself was very difficult. BEWARE - THE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE CENTRAL A/C. It is listed at the very bottom of the "amenity" section and SDVR (the host) DOES NOT NOTE THIS EXCLUSION AT ALL on their website listing (San Diego Vacation Rentals>beach-bliss-haven). The unit was over 90° inside when we arrived. The kitchen blinds (sun-facing) do not function, making it even harder to cool. The A/C units were provided. However these A/C units tripped the electrical breakers repeatedly leaving us without power frequently. Most concerning, shortly after arrival we were offered A/C units "as long as we gave a positive review". This made us very uncomfortable and caused us to QUESTION THE RELIABILITY OF THE REVIEWS we had relied upon when booking. Future guests, esp during warm weather, BEWARE of the limitations before booking unless you don't mind sleeping in 90+ degree unit!!!”

“The property was clean with a beautiful beach view, but the unreliable AC and the host’s lack of communication negatively impacted my stay. Airbnb ultimately provided a partial refund. I was also disappointed by a notice limiting AC use to 12 hours per day... which further indicates they are aware of an issue. Had me flipping breakers which is a liability and shouldn't be asked. Good things: Tons of things to cook with! Great balcony view of the beach and pier Comfy beds Lots of space for 5 of us (4 adults and a child) Shopping cart to haul stuff up from the parking garage was a lifesaver! Pool and hot tub were amazing (and open till 10pm!) Staff takes great care of the property Feels safe in the neighborhood Great places to eat in walking distance! Provided beach wagon and a few chairs Overall very clean and comfy place to stay... just wished they would've fixed the AC!”

“Overall we enjoyed our trip. The rental was nice and fairly well kept - but a fantastic location. However, 6 days after we checked out the host sent us a notice that we were being charged an extra $300 for a broken crank on an outdoor umbrella. We had to fill out extra forms indicating we didn't touch the umbrella or the crank on our stay.”

“The condo was in a great location in Imperial Beach, but unfortunately the stay had several issues. Most importantly, there was no air conditioning for the first two days, and this was not disclosed to me before arrival. I only found out when I walked in, and the cleaning person was still there at 5 PM—about two hours after the scheduled check-in time. The condo itself was very basic, with very few amenities and nothing particularly special or upscale. The TV in the second bedroom also did not work, although that wasn’t a major issue for us. Overall, the location was nice, but the lack of AC, delayed check-in, and limited amenities made the stay less comfortable and enjoyable than expected.”

“The condo was decent overall, but I did not feel it was a great value for the price. The location was convenient, parking was included, and the ground-floor unit had a nice outdoor space. The biggest issue was the air conditioning. The condo was advertised as air conditioned, but only one bedroom had AC. The second bedroom, kitchen, and living area became extremely warm, and the ceiling fans did little to help. The property is managed by a rental agency that provided a helpful manual, but some information was inaccurate. The manual showed outdoor trash bins in a designated area, but none were there. My initial message asking about the trash went unanswered. When I followed up the next day, I was told the HOA must have removed the bin, but no alternative was provided. We went the entire week without a designated place to dispose of our trash. Overall, there were some nice features, but these issues detracted from the stay.”