Testimonials

August 2, 2008
They say that West Virginia is Almost Heaven, but your place is Heavenly! The scenery in WV is beautiful but it can’t compare to the fabulous view of the ocean here.

From the moment we arrived we felt very welcome. The fresh flowers really added a special touch, and the champagne was wonderful. You truly thought of everything.

Thank you for your warm hospitality and for the opportunity to enjoy your place on the beach.
Paula and George, Huntington, WV

July 5, 2008
Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.  It is the prettiest condo ever.  I was especially excited to see that the beach was just a stairway down from the house.  I loved hearing the sound of the waves and seeing it crashing against the rocks.  You never get that in Singapore.  We were also very lucky to be able to see the 4th of July fireworks off the Ocean Beach pier just from the house windows without even having to take a step outside.  Overall we had a wonderful time in San Diego (beaches, SeaWorld, Zoo….)

And thanks again for helping us have an unforgettable stay here.
P.S. We loved your house lots!!!♥
Jocelyn, Singapore

“Our Place On The Beach” is truly a home away from home!  We have come a very long way from home (Singapore) to find this wonderful place of sun, sea, beach at the doors and soothing breeze – we love it here.  Waking up to the sight of the ocean and sound of ocean wave, it’s just so…..so…..relaxing.

Thanks for sharing your place with us and many thanks for taking care of all the little details.  It has made our vacation in San Diego a wonderful experience and a very memorable one.
Loved it here! A refreshing experience!
Gina ♥ Joe. Singapore

Coming a long way from Singapore on a flight which took almost a day, it was great to have such a nice and convenient place to stay.  Everything was so organized, which made our stay much easier and more fulfilling.  Thank you so much!
P.S. The view was great!
Jonathan, Singapore

June, 2008
...Amid the stars, Mr. Moon hangs in the sky pulling the vast waters to and fro in a well known rhythmic dance,  MOTHER EARTH life breath.

So goes the splendid bird’s eye-view from a renter’s porch above the sea, on vacation a rhythm old as time. Our Place on the Beach!

May God bless the lives of those on either side of this phenomenal view.
Beth and Family, Ohio - Read Beth's complete ode to Our Place on the Beach HERE!

June 5, 2008
I always knew that when I finally made it California I would stay in a house on the water.  Your place has made our first trip here as a family, a memorable one.  The location was perfect for everything (from Mission Beach, Belmont Park, Wild Animal Park, Legoland, Birch Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, the Midway and scenic drives).  We had little time to rest, but the condo was the perfect retreat at the end of the day.  Loved  the flowers.  How coincidental the last family that stayed here lived 15 minutes from us.  We are very lucky to have found such a PERFECT place.
The Walthers, Louisiana

May 22, 2008
Thanks so much for letting us share your home this past week.  The view was fantastic and sleeping to the sound of the crashing waves was awesome.  The vacation at your place made it easy to access all the attractions and even easier to get back home after a long day on the road.  We enjoyed vacationing on the west coast and are planning for our next trip to the OB area.  We look forward to talking with you.
The Malones, Louisiana

March 1, 2008 First evening dreary and overcast but the view was still WOW!! And the condo was WOW!! Enjoyed the champagne.

March 2, 2008 Woke up to the sunrise, clearing skies and a beautiful ocean view.  Spent the day walking the beach to downtown OB Enjoyed a meal at Village Kabob Greek restaurant. Great gyros and Greek salad at a reasonable price. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset after dinner at Nick’s.

March 3, 2008 Had a beautiful day at Balboa Park. The Prado was a great dining experience!.  Enjoyed another fantastic sunset.

March 4, 2008 Woke up refreshed, sipping java watching 2 ships come into port. Got a glimpse at something flipping  through the water. Kinda' resembled flipper and his family. Then it was off to a day at Old Town.

March 5, 2008 Another great morning on the beach, the refreshing breeze. Back to Balboa Park today to catch the train museum that was closed Monday plus a few other attractions, a bit cooler but still sunny today, much better than the ice storm Ohio had last night.

March 6, 2008 Early to rise again having our cup of jo and toasted baguettes, watching pelicans, seagulls…today we walked along the beach to downtown and beyond and had a great hamburg sitting in the old VW (Hodad’s) great experience and great hamburg, walked out on the pier and just had a very relaxing day.

March 7, 2008 Flipper and the family provided us much entertainment this morning as they were very close to shore. We took another stroll on the beach and then drove along the shore up Sunset Cliffs Blvd, making several stops, then on to Old Point Loma Lighthouse. On our way we ate a fabulous lunch at Point Loma Seafood, a fun place to eat for those with patience.

March 8, 2008 Our last full day at “Our Place” we were treated by many dolphins dancing, flipping and spouting this morning. The day was spent at Gas Lamp Village and the harbor exploring some of the ships. Spent a very sad evening packing.

March 9, 2008 We enjoyed our last cup of coffee watching the waves pounding. It has truly been a wonderful week and 1 day with unbelievable accommodations. The champagne is gone and the flowers are almost all withered away but oh, such memories and photographs we shall have.

Thanks for such a great experience!
The Pamfilies, Kent, Ohio

January, 2008
Hi Pinkie,
We received your check for the refund of our deposit. You & Tom have a lovely home and we will be visiting again. We've also recommended it to many friends.

Thank you we really appreciated the extra mile you go to and how efficient you are in answering quickly and in depth. Rested and content is how we left!
Hugs, Carol

January, 2008
Heaven on Earth!
The Rottmans, Prescott, Arizona

December, 2007
Dear Pinkie,
Thank you so much for allowing us to share your incredible home. My children loved everything about the place from the TV's in every bedroom to watching surfers, dolphins, etc. from the living room.  We also had the great opportunity to meet 2 of the 3 neighbors and they were so gracious. We had the most relaxing vacation and hope to be back in a few months for a month next time. The flowers, champagne and kid's champagne were wonderful and such a great surprise. We were the first to loose the keys to the condo, the ocean ate them. Thanks for rescuing us, Pinkie, since we were here only one hour.
Love, Vaness, Tristan 8, Mariah 6 1/2, Brandon 5, Kalena 3, Idaho

...and from 6 1/2 year old Mariah (!!):
We are in California. We are having fun. Thanks so much this house if great.

October, 2007
Dear Pinkie,
What an awesome time we had here. This is the place we will stay from now on. We had so many fun times in the past 5 days. Thank you for sharing your house with us and we will be back....the condo was so beautiful.
Thanks again, Andy & Michele, Arizona

October, 2007
Pinkie & Tom,
What a treat to stay here and enjoy your home and the glorious views...we will treasure our time here catching up with each other and we will remember the overviews and sounds of the crashing waves, flowers in all the rooms and comfy beds.  How lucky you are to call the spot yours.
The Adams and Doty Families

September, 2007
Sharon and Hank returned again in September and took these wonderful pictures! The Moon over the Pacific is the Harvest Moon!

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August, 2007
Dear Pinkie,
We have come together in  your place on the beach from Copenhagen Denmark; Brighton England; and Geneva Switzerland. The sound of the surf and the steel blue of the ocean are the background to gourmet dining prepared by Thomas washed down with California wine. We have lived the dream!
Best Wishes,The Garland Family

May, 2007
How can anyone say goodbye to heaven on earth? Believe me, that is what I consider living in your condo on the beach. We haven't felt this good about any vacation in our 35 years of marriage. We relaxed and slowed the world down. I was born and raised in Phoenix and always felt I belonged near the ocean. This vacation has made me realize my feeling for the ocean was correct. We will be back because we loved every minute. Thank You! Thank You!
Sharon and Hank, Glendale, Arizona

April, 2007
Dear Pinkie and Tom,
I just wanted to let you know I got your check for our security deposit. Thank you again for sharing your home with us - we really enjoyed our stay. Your place had something for all of us: the beautiful view, dolphins in the water on two mornings, my son loved exploring the tidal pools for anemones, urchins, hermit crabs, sea stars, etc. and our teenage daughter appreciated the internet hookup!! We explored Seaworld, the Zoo, the Birch Aquarium, KnottsBerry Farm and had great meals in Ocean Beach and in the city. And my husband went golfing twice, once with our daughter. I even caught up with a cousin in Santa Ana who I haven't seen in over 30 years!! It was a great vacation and it really was the photo on your website that caught my eye and clinched the location for our spring break. We were undecided as to where to go until I saw your website and the availability of the exact week the kids were off school - it was destiny!! Thank you  again.
Chris, Jay, Zoe and Max,  Riverside, Illinois 

March, 2007
OB (Ocean Beach) is freakin' great!
The kids and I had a fantastic time. The condo is magnificent…..but the views WOW!  Chandler fished every minute we were at the condo.  San Diego is a beautiful city as well (the Zoo, Gaslamp, Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Old Town, etc.) OB is like Amelia Island but better shops.  Wednesday’s Farmers Market was extra cool...
Many thanks,
Michael, Lauren and Chandler, Amelia Island, Florida

March, 2007
Hello Pinkie,
We would like to thank you for the use of your beautiful home. We really enjoyed our stay, everything from playing golf at Torrey Pines, surfing at Ocean Beach, visiting the Temecula Valley wineries, dining in the Gaslamp District to lounging in the big chairs by the windows and reading. And that’s only part of it! We will certainly visit California again and would love to stay at your place again.
Michael, New Brunswick, Canada

January, 2007
What a wonderful spot - can't imagine anywhere more delightful for a lovely weekend!  Just gazing at the ocean and our lovely view was heavenly - saw whales spouting!  The accommodations are marvelous - very well arranged and luxurious.
Thank you so much.
Jan and Dick, San Diego

November, 2006
Dear Pinkie,
We are back in New York, but my mind is still in San Diego. We had such a wonderful time. You were right, the condo is even better than the pictures. I am glad that you have this web-page…..so I can escape to the beach with sound, whenever I feel like it!

Thanks for letting us stay in your condo. Some of the flowers were still beautiful when we left. Thanks for such a welcome; flowers everywhere….what a surprise. We also appreciated the champagne for our special day. You will read more about us in your guest book!

We wish you a very nice Thanksgiving. Will you spend it in San Diego? The weather was still nice and warm when we left. Now we are back in reality….41 degrees, but thankfully no snow yet!

We took this pictures on our first evening there! Just gorgeous.

With fond memories of your condo and the beach.
Thankfully,
Heidi, New York

October, 2006
Pinkie and Tom,
We just received your note and our deposit check. Thanks so much. We enjoyed our stay at your home so much.  You have certainly put a lot of effort into making the condo a “home away from home”. The pictures on the internet are just a tease compared to what quality of home you have made in Ocean  Beach.  Everything was so nice – from the fresh flowers, the wonderful linens, the softness of the bed and pillows, the wonderful Jacuzzi, and even a large size washer/dryer for us to use! We couldn't have asked for a better spot to stay at and enjoy the Ocean views.  We were centrally located so that we could venture out each day and discover San Diego and we really enjoyed the Ocean beach local restaurants! Thanks so much for the brochures on the counter as that headed us in the right direction each mealtime. 

Thanks so much again for all your efforts in making your home so comfortable! And sharing it with others!
Bud and Margaret, Seneca Falls, New York

October, 2006
Pinkie and Tom,
Thank you so much for our stay in your beautiful condo. We all had so much fun, the flowers and champagne were wonderful. The weather was perfect and we spent almost every day at the beach.  Our daughters loved the condo and were very sad to have to leave. They are wondering when we get to come back. Again thank you for everything, and I hope we left the condo the way we were supposed to. We will send you some pictures soon.
 
Thank you,
Debbie, Colorado

August, 2006
Dear Pinkie,
What a beautiful place.  I recently (July and August 2006) visited the French Riveria; although I had a pleasant time and met lovely people, nothing can compare to our own Pacific Coast.........

Many thanks,
Bernice S., Rolling Hills Estates, California
Sybil S., San Pedro, California

August, 2006
Dear Pinkie and Tom,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to share your home with us.  We had a great time.  We will miss the ocean and wonderful weather.  The flowers were such a great surprise!!

We look forward to next summer!!
The Stern Family, Las Vegas, Nevada

July, 2006
Dear Pinkie and Tom,
It was very nice to be here. Your condo was very beautiful, we had a great time here.

The boys liked to surf here. The sound was relaxing, so we had a great time.
The Hofmeijers, The Netherlands

July, 2006
Dear Pinkie and Tom,
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your amazing house. The view was incredible every morning. We really loved the beautiful fresh flowers when we arrived.

Thanks so much for making our home in California exciting and memorable.
Veronica, Travis, Luke and Crsytal, Washington

June, 2006
Tom and Pinkie,
Thanks so much for sharing your home with us, both the weather and view were spectacular.

The home-like atmosphere truly enhanced our stay in California and an added bonus was the dolphin sightings on 2 different mornings.

Thanks again for many memories, you helped make our vacation.
Robb, Lynn, Reed, Summer, Ron and Rosemary, Oklahoma

June, 2006
Pinkie and Tom,
Thanks to you both for allowing us to stay in your lovely home.  It was so peaceful and relaxing.

It is the first time we have not stayed in a resort, so at first we were worried what to expect, but we were put to ease the moment we arrived here!   It was more than we expected.

Thank you for the lovely appointments to the home!  We would love to come back again! Thank you so much from our family.
Kirk, Darnell, Crystal and Travis, Arizona

June, 2006
Dear Pinkie and Tom,
Thank you so much for the use of your condo this past week. We were in “awe” when we came into the unit and saw the Pacific coast as a backdrop.

Thanks again for the welcoming flowers and bottle of champagne.  We used the champagne to toast our daughter’s graduation from USD and engagement.

The home will always hold happy memories for our family.
Paul, Barbara, Alice and Alicia, New Jersey

May, 2006
Thank you so much for the use of your condo. The pictures do not do the place justice. The views are breathtaking. This was one of the most peaceful and relaxing vacations we have had in a long time!  Reminds me of my honeymoon in Hawaii! Thanks for all the personal touches. Can't wait to come back!
Lisa O., Butler, New Jersey

April, 2006
What a wonderful, peaceful place. Our family was happy and relaxed, not always easy with kids 8 + 5.  Thank you for a lovely vacation we now have another excuse to go to the ocean.
Chris W., San Jose, California

March, 2006
The beach house was fantastic. I live in NYC, my sister lives in Portland Or, and my parents live in Spokane WA. Oddly enough, we all had conferences in San Diego during the same week. 

My parents, my wife, my sister and her husband all stayed in the house. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house was so great, that we did not want to leave it. We spent a lot of time hanging out in the living room area with a panoramic view of the ocean and outside on the deck.

The house is right up against the ocean and we heard the ocean waves breaking. There is a path from house, through a gate, down some stairs right to the ocean front.  It takes a minute to get there. We stayed in the house a lot because the view was so impressive and there is nothing blocking the view.

The only problem with the house is there is only one master bedroom that looks out onto the ocean.  You'll have to fight to see who gets it. The other 2 bedrooms are nice, but they just can't compare.

I was a little worried about paying such a large sum up front "site unseen". When I arrived I was very relieved to find out it lived up to what I expected.  We left the house clean, and very quickly got our entire deposit back.

Every time I come to San Diego, I'm going to stay there. Hopefully I won't have to book to far ahead!
Greg, New York, NY     

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