What a great way to spend you Birthday or special occasion…read more Shaun is wonderful. The yacht was stocked with Oran juice and Yogurt & Blue berries for breakfast. Great views of boaters Going by enjoying. We really recommend this company

What an amazing day it was so fun. The yacht was beautiful. We stayed in beautiful rooms and we had…read moreour own bathrooms. The kitchen was fully stocked with breakfast and our friends loved it. I would suggest going again to everybody so fun, beautiful ocean nice people I would definitely go again

Great place if you have pets - amazing location that is 100% pet friendly! Our 11-month old pups…read moreloved indoor and outdoor space

We were so happy to stay at Blue Heron Cottages January and February of 2025 (our fourth or fifth…read moretime--we've lost count)! As always, we had a wonderful time traveling with our two pups. Austen and Dani were so accommodating and welcoming, and took care of all of our needs quickly and completely. Denise, the owner, is so quick to respond to any email communication, and so very helpful. Ocean Beach, fondly known as "OB" offers so much, from Sunset Cliffs, shopping, easy walking, and such beauty. We love finding dinner at the Wednesday evening Farmers' Market, walking two blocks to the ocean from our cottage, and shopping downtown on Newport Avenue. It's great, not to mention unusual, to have a safe and secure parking spot off street, but BHC offers just that. And 20-30 minutes away by car: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, Torrey Pines, Shelter Island, Little Italy, Gaslamp District, and more. We have already booked for next year!

I stayed here with two young families and had such a wonderful time. The house is literally right…read moreon the beach and a short stroll to the store and local bars etc. The inside is really cozy and designed to high standard....it has an awesome beachy feel and the owners went out of their way to make sure we felt like it was our home. They live close by so are available for any questions and can greet you personally...its just great to have an endless supply of towels and they have a stash of boogie boards/umbrella's etc. for the beach which were very handy! Great place for a family get together..looking forward to our next visit already.

We had a great time in this perfectly located home; plenty of space for us 6 women to spread our…read morestuff all over. Very comfy sleeping and living areas, with a killer view of beach and ocean; great people-watching ops, too. Every detail was provided, from body lotions to hair dryers to beach toys, tons of board games, books, you name it. Recently painted and clean, it was the perfect space for my South Dakota relatives to experience 3 days of beautiful beach vibe.

If you want an alternative to a boring hotel room for about the same price then this is the place…read moreto stay in San Diego. We stayed on the sail boat--the Narnie O'Shae and hands down it was the nicest weekend getaway ever. It's peaceful, the scenery is gorgeous, and the boat is beautiful. There were three sleeping cabins which would accommodate 5 but since it was just the two of us so we slept in the largest master cabin--the bed was VERY comfortable. There are 2 bathrooms but they are small: it is a BOAT people. But you have access to the marina bathrooms with large showers. You also have access to the Hotel amenities, pool, gym, restaurant... you can even order room service! There is a nice kitchen and living area inside and the outside deck is a lovely place to hang out with your morning coffee or an evening cocktail. The only downside is we never wanted to leave the boat so we didn't get as much sight seeing done as we had initially planned... we just sat on that pretty little boat all weekend... soooooo relaxing! We will return! BTW--the owners were very nice and accommodating their other boat looked pretty amazing as well.

We stayed on the Pure Vida this weekend for our 25th anniversary. What a great experience!! Cal…read morewas super friendly and a great host. We will for sure be back for another stay! If you are looking for something different than a hotel for a staycation, or vacation, this is the perfect option!!

When me and the lovely Ayesha S. made the decision we needed to get the heck out of town for the…read more4th, I remembered a great trip to Ocean Beach two years back and immediately began looking for accommodations. I wanted something different; no Marriott or stuffy hotel, so I went onto vrbo.com (Vacation Rentals By Owner) and immediately fell in love with The Brighton Beach Bungalows. The reservation process was very easy; email exchange followed by a phone call, and working with Laurie and Ian was incredibly easy. They are a lovely married couple who own the two rental homes, appropriately named the "Sun" and "Surf" bungalows. Upon arrival, we were excited to see that we were about a block off of Ocean Beach, had our own garage (which is very necessary on the busy block), there were 5 or 6 cruisers for us to ride around on, boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, a beach blanket... and even a shower outside in the yard area. Once inside, the same attention to detail carried all through the house. Wifi, two TV's, every type of dish or cooking item you could ever need, ample towels, a plush, comfortable couch and incredibly comfortable bed. Everything we needed was right there for us. Even on last minute booking, the bungalows are perfectly reasonable cost wise, and the ability to cook and entertain without having to eat out every meal was fabulous. This was the perfect place to stay, and I will never stay anywhere else in San Diego again!!

What a great little place to stay so close to the beach. We were there four nights, and enjoyed the…read morelocation immensely. You are within a 10 minute walk to everything would need, including bars, restaurants and of course the beach. We will definitely be staying here again and also recommending to all our friends! And if you do want to head downtown its only a $14.00 Uber ride.

We loved the 2016 remodel. The furnishings and appliances were in great condition. We loved the…read morelocation just steps near the ocean shore and the local businesses. The neighbors and locals were friendly. The key takeaways are the 5min drive to SeaWorld and Sunsetcliffs, downtown OB Newport Ave, Wednesday farmers market and the beach within walking distance. Highly recommend renting this property for your family vacation. We will be returning.

We initially tried to book this thru VRBO but the owner reached out and recommended booking through…read morethe website to save us some $ on booking 2 of the 4 units. She was nice, professional and replied quickly to the booking. Once COVID hit we communicated and discussed a refund OR rescheduling for another date since the beaches and local attractions were all closed. She has since ghosted us completely. And will not reply to VMs or emails to discuss other dates or a refund. If you plan on booking, I'd highly recommend sticking with VRBO or AirBnB so you have an intermediary.

Shelter Island on Point Loma is filled with yacht clubs and marinas. I walked almost the entire…read morelength of the island along the beach front. The walkways are nice, filled with flowers and tropical vegetation. Art greets you when you walk on the island. A 2006 sculpture, "Pacific Portal at Shelter Island" by James Hubbell sits on the north side of the island. The swirls in the sculpture capture the movement of the ocean and the colorful mural tiles are reminiscent of Portuguese influence. The sculpture is a perfect spot to sit with a cup of coffee and watch the boats with San Diego skyline in the distance. I love boats and it was fun to watch the fisherman launching their boats. The public boat launch is so huge that several boats can launch at the same time. I walked out over the boat launch to see the bay and listen to the gulls. I found out the hard way that the dock is very slippery. Beware! Further down the Island is a fishing pier. The pier was crowded with fishing hopefuls. Fish don't stand a chance because there are so many lines in the water. A fish cleaning station is available for the ones that don't get away. I saw restrooms nearby and people picnicking. Free public parking is available, but you've got to get there early. A small playground is available with colorful climbing structures. People were walking dogs along the walkway and sipping coffee. The setting is perfectly California and serene. Further down the Island is a beach and memorial. There's a lot to see and the walk is easy with the concrete walkway and multiple restrooms. The Island is worth a walk or drive. I'm guessing the loop was close to two miles or less. Go early, because traffic backs up on the weekends around 11 am.

What a San Diego gem Shelter Island is. Becky and I stayed in one of the hotels, the Best Western…read moreproperty Island Palms for her birthday weekend. Our hotel was near the end of Shelter Island which made for a beautiful walk. Among the yacht and boat sales you'll find some great restaurants and breweries. We love Ketch Grill and Taps and Eppig Brewing and the Brigantine to name a few. A little further into Point Loma, you'll find even more. Liberty Station is just a short drive or Uber/Lyft away. Lovely scenery and that great laid back San Diego vibe.

What a great rental and so close to the beach. I stayed there with my family for five nights and…read morehad a great time. Mike (the owner) could not have been nicer. The unit is furnished well and was very comfortable. We were within walking distance (5 minutes) of everything in Ocean Beach. The price was very good! Ocean Beach is like Berkeley meets the ocean- lots of 60's style stores and restaurants (read: thrift stores, head shops and typical open air bars and eating establishments). Great seaside town with lots of character. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Mike!

Had issues with check in. The key code to get into the unit was for another rental. It took us a…read morecouple hours to get resolved. Ants in the bathroom and kitchens. No follow-up from them on an item I inadvertently left. I called FOUR times. They said each time they would get back to me. They NEVER called with an update. So friendly. So deceptive.

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!