| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 3 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/30/08 |
Positive
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| I have stayed in Shari and Henry's Condo for 3 years running. The experience is fantastic. We always arrive greeted with muffins and a fresh clean home. The location is fantastic and the Amenities such as the bikes and toys are plenty. The kitchen is well designed and stocked with flatware and utensils. The bedding is comfortable not to mention beautiful. Henry and Shari are great people that have worked hard to make this Condo a home away from home not just a "summer rental". I can not say enough of the time I have spent in this condo. Some might be dismayed by the parking lot view, but I have found it very entertaining to people watch and your view is still all beach and ocean. |
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Frank Capparelle
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| 08/28/08 |
Positive
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| Wow....what a great place you have in Newport Beach. We had such a great time this summer staying at your beautiful condo. Not only did you have everything necessary to make this such a nice time, but the location is unbelievable. We went days without getting in our car. There is so much in walking distance from restaurants to shopping to bike rentals....you have it all right there! Thank you for opening up your gorgeous home to us! We look forward to staying there again! |
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The Eisen Family, Scottsdale, AZ
602-499-2738 |
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| 04/09/07 |
Positive
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Thank you for an outstanding vacation condo. We
wanted a homebase from which to take our three
kids (8, 5, and 3) to visit Legoland, SeaWorld, and
lastly Disneyland (which we didn't make because
the kids chose to play at the beach instead!) We
appreciated Henry (owner) welcoming us at our
arrival to introduce us to the finer points of the
condo and the Newport Beach area. Besides
stocking the refrigerator (and the wine rack) with
some essentials, he even helped carry our luggage
up from the garage. The condo's location next to
the Pier put us right in the middle of the action but
being on the second floor gave us plenty of privacy.
We enjoyed our morning walks to the donut shop
(best pain-au-chocolates ever, including Paris)
followed by a stroll on the pier to spot dolphins
swim with the surfers or watch the locals fish for
mackerel. And don't miss dinner at the Crab
Cookery--truly a local gem complete with a 12-
foot shark hanging from the ceiling. |
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Anonymous, St. Louis, MO |
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| 07/15/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Our vacation spot in the past was always San Diego (until this year). . . This condo has by far been way above what we had anticipated. There was nothing that we would have wanted that wasn't at arms reach. . . .We have also named the outside entrance way " The Garden of Eden". We so hope to be back."
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Gardener/Barber families
Las Vegas, NV
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| 06/16/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"This was the perfect vacation! the condo is ezquisite and the view awesome! Weather was so great everyday. We saw dolphins almost everyday and sunsets on the balcony.
No need to leave the area, everything is nearby."
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The Lippmann's
Mesa, AZ
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| 05/20/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"All the little extras made this a great place to stay! It was so nice to wake up and see dolphins swimming right outside. Thanks for everything!"
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Shane, Andrea, Colin, Cari
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| 05/06/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"I am sitting in my favorite place in the condo, the outside patio overlooking the beach, cars, and foot traffic. This area has provided many hours of amusement for myself and my family.
. . .thank you for all the special touches you provided to make us feel at home."
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The Bucks
Texas
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| 09/12/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
" Thanks for the use of your beautiful home! The first night we stayed on the balcony until it was late just enjoying the sound of the surf and the ocean breeze. We walked over to the Crab Cooker for dinner. Great place to take our 3 kids who like fish. Breakfast at Mutt's, just a minute's walk, was terrific. The food was good and the atmosphere says "beach". All in all, it was a fantastic time with both kid time AND adult time. Thanks for everything."
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The Dunkerlys
Las Vegas
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| 07/02/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"First of all, thank you for providing so many of the items necessary for a week's vacation. From plastic bags to put our picnic sandwiches in, to an already stocked refrigerator; those are just a few of the little things that made staying in this gorgeous condo that much more relaxing and enjoyable.
With that being said, we spent the majority of our time indoors, out on the balcony or on the beach. One night we had dinner at Chimayo's. It was a lot of fun to sit on the balcony and watch the sunset after a delicious but spicy dinner at a local restaurant.
We spent a day in Huntington Beach and on the Balboa Peninsula. We always enjoy the shops and having lunch there.
Overall however, we simply enjoyed the easy-going lifestyle of the beach; a contrast to "inland" living.
Thank you again for designing such a wonderful place for your guests to get-away."
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Paul, Kim, Christy, & Erica
Chino Hills, CA
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| 05/08/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Thank you so much for allowing us to rent this beautiful house. We really appreciate your kindness and gracious hospitality. Upon arriving, the house was stocked with fresh flowers, wine and an assortment of goodies that made this feel like home.
The next time we rent in Newport we will be back. Your house was perfect and the location unequaled. Thanks again for a wonderful week."
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Repp and Dana
Virginia Beach
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| 03/04/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"You've done a really nice job decorating and remodeling this condo. Our family usually rents condos for vacations, and this is the nicest we've had. Thanks for the use of the boogie boards and bicycles. Most mornings the surfers put on a good show.The food in the neighborhood eateries satisfied all of our cravings.
All in all, a happy week in a great place."
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The Birges
Sandy, Utah
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| 02/26/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Despite all of the rain in the beginning part of the week, we still had a great time! The Long Beach Aquarium is a great rainy day trip. The kids really enjoyed it.
Much to my surprise, Disneyland was not as nice as DisneyWorld and Knotts Berry Farm was by far the best value ($80 for 4 of us vs $200 at Disneyland).
The San Diego Zoo was fun (though we wished it would have stayed open until at least 6:00 pm) and dinner at Casa de Bandini in Old Town was authentic and delicious-the margaritas weren't bad either!
We didn't wee much of the Hollywood/Beverly Hills area, although our daughter HAD to see Rodeo Drive. I was expecting it to be like 5th Ave in NYC with lots of people walking and shopping. It was pretty quite.
Lastly, choosing Newport Beach as our "home base" was without a doubt a perfect choice. The close proximity of all the "touristy" things allowed you to return to the peacefulness of the ocean. It was a great way to end a busy day.
We were all very pleased with not only the location but also this home. It has everything you need, it's absolutely beautiful and extremely comfortable. Being able to look out on the ocean and actually see dolphins jumping out of the water was something we will remember!"
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Terri, Jim, Kelly & Brendan
Milford, Connecticut
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| 01/01/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We had a great week with our two boys despite the weather. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place or nicer people to rent from.
The boys had one day of surfing and were hoping for another but it wasn't meant to be. We did manage a trip to San Diego (lunch at the Hotel Del Coronado) and Hollywood. We were suprised to see how small John Wayne's feet were. Venice Beach was educational. I met my first snake charmer and felt like a real tourist.
We're going out to Il Farro's (a 1 minute walk from the condo) for a four course New Year's Eve dinner and then back to a PA winter.
Happy New Year!"
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The Bowles
Pennsylvania
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