THE LOW DOWN: I stayed here to duck the snow/rain mix while…read morehiking the PCT. Price for room #23, over the weekend, was $141 per night. April 25-28, 2025 ROOM COMFORTS: The water was always hot. The single, queen size bed was comfy. The heater worked flawlessly. The TV had a dedicated weather channel and local San Diego news channels (the rest I didn't bother with). I did not use the fireplace, although it looked inviting. The room was also furnished with an attractive Hamilton Beach microwave that harbored express buttons and specific buttons for "time cook," "frozen dinner," "pizza," my favorite the "+30 seconds" button and more. Another amenity was a rather tall, Hisense brand refrigerator/freezer (I could lean on it with my elbow and I am 5'9"). The floor is focused on cleanliness. Don't look for wall-to-wall plush carpets here. The chance that you will walk in with dirt clumped to your footwear is pretty high. These floors are faux wood type of flooring that is amazingly simple to clean. Yes, I tracked in dirt, but I was able to do a hand-sweep onto my laminated PCT permit and dispose of it, easily enough, in one of the two room provided trash cans. HIKER FRIENDLY: I was provided with a bucket and it was explained to me that I could wash my clothes in it or soak my feet in it. Additionally, it could be used for hauling groceries from the general store back to my room. A packet of laundry detergent was complimentary and I was able to ration it to clean a sunhoodie, a pair of sungloves, two pairs of socks, two pairs of toe socks, a buff, a bandana, 2 pair of underwear, a Brynje mesh thermal, a pair of gaiters, a pair of pants...AND still have some powdered detergent left over. I am frugal like that. BACKPACKERS & LAUNDRY: Please exercise common sense. If you are a backpacker and are staying here doing your laundry PLEASE do not dump the laundry water down the shower or sink drains, or even in the toilet, when it is muddy/murkish and full of debris. Save that action for your final, soap free rinses which should be clear. All other buckets should be dumped, as instructed by management, outside on the ground. My process was to fill the bucket 1/2 way and simply soak each item, wring them out and dump. I did this twice with my most soiled items (once for all others). Following along with my dirtiest items was bucket #3 & #4. Those included detergent (my cleaner items only required one wash "cycle"). #5 was a rinse bucket #6 included Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Soap strictly as a much welcomed aromatic. Bucket #7 was a final rinse bucket. This manner of washing (seven buckets that were half-filled were truly required for my hoodie and pants. Other items required less to get them to the "final rinse" bucket. I am not saying you have to do the same, but that worked for me, and stayed within the guidelines of the proprietors... keeping in mind that I had unwashed clothing since Campo. STAFF: John took care of things in a timely, professional manner while I was still 4 miles from the turn off. I loved that this wasn't his first rodeo, as he knew precisely how to calculate my arrival time, even when I said I was hiking slowly (due to a photography/video project I was attached to). You'd be hard pressed to find a more well-defined example of customer service excellence. LOCATION: If you have never been to Mt. Laguna, like myself, you will find that everything isdelightfully within walking distance. For backpackers, the United States Post Office just happens to be next door to where you check-in. So if you have a resupply box coming in, it is a very short walk from your room. EATS: If you want a meal, you could either put something together from the general store or... I found two options. One is across the road and the other a short walk toward the Burnt Rancheria. Keep your eye on BBQ specials that exist on the weekends across the street. You will want to eat the pancakes at the other place. I also had the Fondue and a plant based cheese burger there. So good food can be found easy enough. If tou want to drive to this location, dont worry about parking. There is plenty on site. Overall I enjoyed my stay here.

If you are looking for a no frills camping experience without staying in a tent, this is the place…read more I stayed in a 1 bedroom cabin. Bring your own cooking gear to use the 2 burner stove, including a way to make coffee (or bring it premade like I did and keep it in the fridge. There are multiple trailheads nearby without having to drive and then need an Adventure Pass to park. I'm not a hiker and only ventured off the campground to get to a truly dark spot for stargazing and photography. The grounds are home to so many different birds and I enjoyed capturing as many as possible with my camera. The Laguna Mountain Lodge brought me back to childhood. My first summer camp was not too far from here and the scent of the pines and everything else brings instant nostalgia.

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!

I stayed at the Seaview house with my family for a week. The house was great! It was the perfect…read moresize for our family of eight adults and seven young children. The house was clean and comfortable. There were plenty of beach and bath towels. The house was in a good location within walking distance of a grocery store and several restaurants (not fast food or chain restaurants). The neighborhood was lively during the day, and surprisingly peaceful each evening. It was also not far from the kids' favorite Mission Beach. There were plenty of paper supplies, cookware, and dishes. We gave the awesome Speed Queen washer a good workout. (I want one!) Though the house was expensive, the cost for the week was relatively reasonably considering its size and location. I would not hesitate to stay there again. I also appreciate Michael at La Jolla Vacation Rentals for working with me and patiently answering all of my questions. If we return to San Diego in the future, I will without question look for a house with La Jolla Vacation Rentals.

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OwnRelax and their entire team have given me such incredible piece of mind and friendly service…read morewhen it comes to managing my vacation rental home in Lemon Grove area of San Diego. I have used other firms, but this team is miles ahead of them. They treat my home as it is one of their own. They have thoughtful suggestions to enhance my guest's experience and the team is always on top of mine and my guest's needs. They offer a few nice perks (services) that the other companies did not and they do all of this with such pleasant and positive energy. I appreciate the consistent communication, the easy to understand monthly revenue/expense reports and the time they spend working on the property when I am out of state. I would highly recommend OwnRelax to anyone considering hiring a property management team for their vacation rental property. Thanks and here's to a great year! Bernard

The partnership I have with OwnRelax has been completely outstanding. Again and again they exceed…read moreexpectations and help me grow my portfolio. Everyone I've interacted with at the company has been incredibly helpful and intellectually curious as they help me creatively and cost effectively solve problems. Their fee is worth every penny, and I plan on continuing to grow with them as a long-term partnership. If you're thinking about them and you're on the fence, please understand they have the soft skills that you won't be able to guarantee from another ocmpany. Thank you, team for all that you do!!!

Finally found a company that responds quickly and communicates well. I've worked with 2 other…read morecompanies but neither responded to me in a timely matter and only offered subpar cleaning services. I'm glad to write a review for this company as they have definitely earned my praise. Go with Lux Coast Management!

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Carlos was very responsive and communicated exactly what needed to be addressed prior to the…read morephotos. I appreciated his professionalism and the pictures turned out amazing! I would highly recommend Arki!

Carlos communicated clearly, showed up on time and did a great job with Zillow 3D tour. Invoice was…read moresent to my email and remote payment was quite easy. Highly recommend.

As my husband and I look back on 2023, the accomplishment we are most proud of is buying a home in…read moreSan Diego. This would not have been possible without the help of our brilliant realtor, Kate Goodwin. Recommended by a friend, I confided in Kate in Sept that we finally felt confident in exploring the possibility of buying a home. We spoke of our apprehension as first time buyers as well as our fears of searching in a competitive market with rising interest rates. Kate assured us every step of the way, from beginning to end. She approached us with clarity and honesty. She spoke of genuine care and passion of why she became a realtor and discussed her zero commitment until we were sure. Putting peoples needs first is Kate's specialty. Never once did our family feel pushed, manipulated, or blindsided. Kate was with us from the first day we looked at homes to the last. She coached us in what to look for in a home, she walked us through timelines, expectations, and went through all the paperwork page by page (we basically read novels together). She was patient, kind, and thorough. She took every one of our considerations into account from our beloved pit bull to the possibility of potential ADU/future rentals. Kate never made us feel like we were less-than or foolish, she never spoke down to us, and she treated us with genuine respect from the beginning. She didn't bat an eye when we stated we'd be using our VA. She insisted we look into ways to push into a higher price point without sacrificing our existing lifestyle or budget. She explored assumable loans and buy-downs. Kate will find a way to make your dreams a reality. What we appreciated most about Kate was her willingness to go to bat for us. She fought for our rights and she protected us when she sensed anything was off. She always wanted to know our thoughts and when asked, she didn't hesitate to tell us that something wasn't the right fit for us and why. Even after papers were signed and escrow was closed, she fought for things that didn't turn out just right for us. She continues to after we've been in our home for a month. Her instincts are on point. If you are looking for the perfect realtor, look no further. She was punctual, she was diligent, she communicated well, she was organized, and she broke things down in ways that made it very easy to understand. From our initial conversation in September that broached the idea of exploring, to closing escrow by Thanksgiving, Kate made purchasing a home feel easy. My husband and I will never use another realtor. She is a stellar realtor and a fantastic human. We absolutely recommend Kate to anyone and everyone.

I have to tell you about our experience with Kate. But first, I'll tell you that we've bought and…read moresold several properties here in San Diego, we're over 40, and consider ourselves to be well educated in the purchasing and selling of properties. From the onset, Kate showed up on time and well prepared. In fact, more prepared than I've seen anyone, in any prior transition--combined. Her research of the market couldn't have been more accurate, with hindsight as our guide. She presented us with a professional booklet that educated us on the market research in our area, which led us to feel confident in our sales price. With Kate's insight about MLS timing, market patterns, and price we drew more than 50 buyers to our first (and only) open house. That first open house resulted in 2 reputable offers, over our asking price. In addition, a few stragglers came in days after and we settled on an offer that was $70,000 over our asking price. It would be easy to just talk about the money, but Kate and her team were so professional throughout the entire process. There were times that she would reach out to us with updates before we even asked. It's as if she were in our minds, or perhaps she knows what buyers and sellers experience while going through the process. We truly feel that Kate went above and beyond for us and if there were a way to give 6 stars, we would! We can say with confidence that we wholeheartedly believe anyone engaged in real estate transactions should have Kate on their side.

I hired Christian 2 years ago and he managed my property in North Park for a year and a half. It…read morewas the most stress free, positive experience I have ever had. All customer issues were handled professionally and his solution oriented attitude made it incredibly easy to be a homeowner. His integrity and attention to detail will change your life for the better!!

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