San Diego Sunset Vacation Rentals

This must be the worst vacation rental company in San Diego. I stayed here over the holidays at one of their Mission Beach properties in one of their 3 bed, 3 bath condos on the beach walkway. It was incredibly dirty, and run-​down. The sofas were falling apart and literally nothing worked. I mean NOTHING! There wasn’t a single tv out of the 4 tv’s that was functioning, the cabling was sabotaged, and of course no one checked anything to make sure it worked. We called maintenance and it took them about 3 days to even come by and help us out. The fireplace not working & due to that the front part of the unit being very cold, lack of lamps, ugly couch, and no ice maker. Also they advertise the elevator but there was no instruction on how to use it (& in fact we didn’t even find it until halfway through the week). I was intimidated by the severe list of rules– must call within 24 hours of arrival if there is anything wrong (& they didn’t call back for two days), and another problem was the broken window in the master bath– it wouldn’t close so we stuffed towels in the opening to keep the cold out. The stovetop gas burners didn’t work correctly– had to use a match to light the gas. This place was clearly an investment property that the owner could give a crap about. They only do enough to keep it from falling apart, no joke. The only positive I can say about the property is that it has a nice ocean view, but for the money we could have easily stayed somewhere else, that was much nice and cleaner for the same amount of money. These people should really be ashamed of themselves. We will never make the mistake of renting from this management company again!

Wir haben leider sehr schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht. Drei Tage vor unserer Ankunft wurde uns mitgeteilt, dass wir erst 5 Tage später einziehen dürfen und wir währenddessen in einem Hostel (!!) untergebracht werden. Dies wurde Gott sei Dank dann doch noch zurückgezogen. Bei unserer Ankunft dann der nächste Schock: die Wohnung war absolut dreckig und in der Wand befanden sich Löcher, an vielen Stellen bröckelte der Putz ab. Nachdem wir die Sauberkeit reklamiert hatten, kam ein Putztrupp, denn san Diego Sunset hat es offenbar versäumt die Wohnung für die neuen Gäste herzurichten. Leider machte die Putzkolonne den Zustand nicht wirklich besser — im Laufe unseres Aufenthalts fanden wir Unterwäsche unter dem Bett etc. Was positiv anzumerken ist, San Diego Sunset Vacation rental hat immer sehr schnell geantwortet und bei jedem Problem geholfen! Was mich allerdings verärgert hat — von unserer Kaution wurde eine Gebühr für das Putzen der Wohnung (haha) abgezogen sowie eine Bearbeitungsgebühr dafür, dass ein Mitarbeiter seine kostbare Zeit aufbringen musste um zur Bank zu gehen und die Überweisung zu tätigen. Leider waren wir alles in allem nicht zufrieden.

We stayed for a week at Redondo Ct. It fronts the boardwalk with beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets. We were lucky to be there when there were super high and low tides which was super cool!
As far as the property was concerned, we couldn’t have been happier. It has 5 bedrooms, plenty of rooms for all our kids, grandkids, and us too! There were 10 of us all staying plus lots of friends coming in and out! 2 great bathrooms with showers. Lots of dishes and a double coffee pot! 2 refridgeraters, very well equipped. My husband and I used the front bedroom so we could listen to the surf all night. At around 4am the full moon came into view through our windows. It was surprisingly quiet at night.
Everyone had plenty of room, space to themselves and tons of fun. there are free beach cruiser bikes and boogie boards available at the office, which is just around the corner. At one point we needed to print out some materials and scan a document. The office personnel helped us in the business center they have there also for tenants. Super nice, super helpful folks.
We mostly stayed on or around the property, but there is a great sushi place and Kaskas’right there too! We walked to the PB pier and played at Belmont Park. It was the vacation of a lifetime and it was everything we dreamed it would be!

We have been coming to the beach for the last 10 years and my parents have been coming for the last 30 years and this was by far the most disappointing rental any of us have ever experienced. We stayed at the Pacific Sunset property. Within 20 mins of entering the unit, all of our bare feet were black. The company sent out cleaners, but we ended up cleaning the floors again ourselves. The patio had not been cleaned off prior to our arrival. The stained mattresses were only covered by a thin cheap flat sheet which we noticed after we woke up with our faces laying directly on the mattress since the sheet had moved during the night. The kitchen was not well stocked and made cooking meals a frustrating and stressful experience. The company was willing to drop off a can opener and measuring spoons. We will not rent this unit or use this company in the future.

We stayed here for a week, perfect view of the ocean out the front with a pool in the back. Very easy process with nice people working, they are friendly and efficient! The location was so convenient to the ocean (literally at the top of the stairs to the beach) with tons of bars and restaurants within a 3 minute walking distance. I will always use this vacation company when I get rentals in San Diego!!! LOVE this place. Amber is the best so if you talk to her you know you’re set.

We rented the bay front jewel and it was wonderful. The decorating and condition of the unit were top notch. I chose it based on the photos and it really was as nice as the photos. It really has 2 master bedrooms upstairs. The only real drawback was that it was advertised as a 3 bedroom and although the 2 bedrooms upstairs were really really nice, the third bedroom downstairs really wasn’t a bedroom. It was very very small with no closet (so technically not a bedroom) and it just had a very uncomfortable pull out sofa and no bed. I told management in the morning and they immediately sent over a blow up mattress that was a little better, but it really should have been advertised as a two bedroom and den. Another drawback was that they chose to start doing construction on the deck of the building at 8 in the morning on the weekend and it was really loud. They really shouldn’t have done that with renters on vacation. Lastly, there was a very large family staying in the downstairs unit that were extremely loud and vulgar. I can’t blame the rental company for this though. Just bad luck. They obviously had more people staying there than they should have and spent the entire weekend drinking beer on the patio from morning until late at night. It didn’t bother us much except the smoke blowing into our unit from outside. Overall we loved the unit but wish we would have known in advance about the bedroom situation. They were extremely honest about returning our entire deposit.

Since our daughter moved to San Diego about seven years ago, we have made a point to visit her several times. We first used San Diego Sunset Vacation Rentals to rent a condo in Mission Beach, and the experience has been so positive we now use them for every visit. So far I think we’ve stayed here about half a dozen times. Our favorite condo is 702 Redondo Court, right on the beach, but we’ve also stayed at a smaller place a little off the beach on Isthmus Court. No matter where we stay, SDSVR takes good care of us. They are responsive for our every need, no matter how small. We look forward to many years of fabulous vacations on Mission Beach thanks to this agency.

A buddy and I stayed at Jamaica #5. Service was amazing, we drove in from Las Vegas and got in early and they allowed us to check in early. When we got to the studio we were amazed at how close to the beach it really was. When they say «30 steps away» they really mean it. It was an amazing experience and we will both be back.

Great place, great view, great service. The management was always quick to respond and very accommodating. We were given bikes and property had easy access to everything. Extra public parking very close.

Intentionally misleading company. Rob delibertly advertises air conditioning if the property does have AC. If it doesn’t he omits that information. He expects everyone to intuitively know this. When you call, he mentions the fan. If you ask for a fan, he will say he said he had one left and others people will be calling. So he anticipates his renters will have a BAD EXPERIENCE and doesn’t supply adequate fans. He also suggested I move to a hotel. Well, hello Rob, there are no hotels available and you know that so I am guessing you were just being rude not helpful.
The wifi is intermittant… another error by omission. So, if you plan on having to do a little work or jump on a call… forget that. It eventually dropped altogether and we were given 2 other wifis belonging to… other units?
Homeless people lived in the front yard most of the first day and asked my kids for cigarettes. There were 20 people ahead of me on the non emergency police line. So, I reluctantly called the office for rudeness. The office laughed and said «Welcome to Mission Beach». I don’t think laughing at homeless people or a parent concerned for safety is all that funny. After some conversation, she relented and she said she would ask them to leave or «if they look scary» call the police.
The sign on the office wall of San Diego Sunset Vacation Rentals is «Be Nice or Leave». Funny, they aren’t nice at all. In fact, they are rude, dishonest, and laugh at your concerns.
Rather than leave… Don’t go to this rude, uncaring operation.
The yoga at the nearby fitness gym was excellent! Fine instructor. She does beach yoga… Very cool.

Everything went great, we had an amazing vacation.

My wife and I stayed at the Penthouse suite 2911 Ocean Front Dr. It was the BEST! The staff at San Diego Sunset were very accommodating, from the front desk to the maintenance and customer service. Not only did we get an awesome suite, but we also received free bike rentals and free access to Shock Fitness!
This stay gave us the perfect balance of peace, tranquility, a little over indulgence and the right amount of fitness to make this the best getaway we’ve ever had. Even better than our trip to Puerto Rico!
You will not be disappointed! They aim to please and over deliver for their guests. We are already counting down the days until we return!

We stayed at one of SDSVR’s vacation condo’s for a month and had a fabulous time. What made such a difference as well regarding our stay was the staff at the office who were so accommodating to our requests and extremely prompt when we had trouble with a dishwasher, toilet seat and the washer — every time they were out in a heartbeat fixing it and getting it up and running right away.
We also had to have several things printed for our children for school and for our work. They never made us feel like we were impeding on them and always happily printed everything out we needed and giving it to us with a smile.
It is always nice when you are away from home to be treated with such service. I have high expectations of people and places I choose to work with and I would go through SDSVR again in a heartbeat.

San Diego Sunset Vacation Rentals is located right in the heart of Mission Beach. They have rentals close to Belmont Park, Pacific Beach, Sea World, and all of the other fun activities in the area. Everyone in the office is always more than helpful with any questions or concerns and they even recommended some of the more local spots! I still feel comfortable contacting them and know I would be greeted with a smile. I gladly recommend not only Mission Beach, but specifically their rentals to anyone traveling to the area!

Let’s get this off our chest quickly, the location, the view the beach are all wonderful. Lots of sunsets. They get 4 and a half stars.
The vacation rental, well that’s another story and not a great one. You see, we rent condos and homes all the time. They are pricy, sure, but we often vacation with family members, and the size and amenities are worth the cost. Most are well cared for (hence the premium cost), occasionally you get one that is investment owned: a little institutional. But by and large pleasant and appropriate to the cost.
Then there was Surf View. There was no locking mechanism on the large glass slider. None. So we called the management company and the brought out a pair of vise grips to squeeze on the track while they got parts. As far as I know their still there. The washing machine sounded like a plane from near by San Diego had landed in the driveway.
There were Three dinner plates for a unit that could easily have slept 14. The carpets were filthy. The paint was chipped. The controller for the tv had three buttons that just didn’t work and the cover on the battery compartment was missing.
I sort of felt like this was the once lovely ex wife of a rich man now forced to live on a small pension, mending her few belongings to get by.
I don’t write a lot of one star reviews but there was not a lot to recommend this place. The one bright spot was the young lady at the office who was pleasant. Having said that the vice grips are still on the door. One of the beds was propped up on a paint can. Seriously.

We stayed at Surf View to celebrate a milestone birthday with friends. The location was great and had plenty of beds for a large group. Only about 2 blocks from the WaveHouse and also less crowded on the beach vs. in front of belmont park.
We did rent the «free» bikes, which were in bad shape, but made for a nice stroll down the boardwalk and back. I’d stay here again!

Great beach house right by the beach. Perfect location next to lots of good food. There are also a couple bars down the street. Sea World is also about 10 min away.
Great company to work with, they were very accommodating.

2 stars for customer service — hot tub was not turned on when we arrived, it took 2 days for it to get hot (which we were never compensated or refunded for). they tried to charge us for a lamp that we did not break, went back and forth with staff and finally threatened to write a bad review and then they all of a sudden refunded my money. very unprofessional on their part, i was very cordial with them and they gave me a ton of unecessary attitude.
3.5 stars for beachhouse condition — the house was decent, it did the job. great location, the house was bare minimum did not have any spices, oils in kitchen, no beach towels you pretty much had to stock the house with anything and everything for the trip. didn’t even have a hair dryer. so many things broken when we arrived, screen doors all stuck, fridge shelf broken, dishes all mismatched, outlets that didn’t work and not enough and the list goes on. free bike rentals were rusty and seats did not adjust, very poor condition.
we rented the mission palms house on portsmouth. we made the best we could out of the trip. coming home and getting charged for something we didn’t do was a very unpleasant experience and there was no proof. they should have had an inspection list and they didn’t so we got blamed for it.
Good luck if you end up renting from here, make sure you inspect entire house to cover yourselves or they will try to find something and anything to charge you for. Definitely left a sour taste in our mouthes the way we were treated after our stay. I would personally stay away and not rent from them again.

My complaint s less abut SDSVR than the place we rented (San Luis Obispo). A friend and I went together and rented this place last year, SDSVR gave us a great deal, because it had been rented by college kids and was a little rough. Fine.
Rough doesn’t begin to describe it. We put up with the filthy sofa, broken lamps, beer stains on the ceilings, beds that looked and felt like they came from Craig’s List because it was so inexpensive. I washed the windows so we could see out of them.
My family decided we didn’t want to rent this place again, but my friend wanted to do this place again because she was told the owner had put improvements into it, so we went to this place again. The improvements were they replaced the filthy leather sofa with a broken down hide a bed and matching chair, internet and a new tv.
The beds are still so bad that we bought 3 air mattresses, put their beds against the wall and used the air ups.
This place is indestructible because there is nothing of value that can get torn up broken or stolen. Next year we will not be coming to this place again.

My family rented the Surf View from San Diego Sunset for my daughter graduation and we had an absolute perfect time.
The house upon entry was a lot bigger than expected — lots of space for the 3 families with small kids. Plenty of sleeping room, room for luggage in each bedroom without tripping and falling all over and plenty of seating room in kitchen, dinning and living room area — which was all open so it allowed the family to all be together and just enjoy our time together.
Because we had a tight schedule on our check in day to get to the graduation the management was very nice in letting us check in 30 mins early (offered to place our stuff in the garage at the very least if we needed to). Upon checking in the management dropped by and as a gift gave us 2 bottles of wine and extra wine glasses for the stay — very nice welcoming.
We did have an issue with the kitchen sink — the faucet broke. I called and reported it and they had someone there the next morning and repaired it (actually it needed to be replaced). Although somewhat of a small inconvenience it did not impact our vacation stay and they got it repaired as fast as they could.
This place was amazing, 3bd and 3 ba (the 3ba were needed with how many of us there were).
The views from the unit were AMAZING!!!
Would definately recommend this unit to others and would rent again myself. Our son is graduating next year (same time/​would love to say same place)

Typically when you rent a «vacation» house you expect to enjoy your vacation. However not here. We were given a unit that was not what we were looking at. Perfect it had the 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms that we had asked for however they failed to inform us that there were 27 stairs we had to walk up to get to our house and 12 stairs to walk down to get to the bedrooms. Myself recently having knee surgery and my great aunt who has arthritis in both knees, realized this would be a hard to do everyday. When she called to ask for another place there was nothing she could do.
Or thermostat was broken and didn’t work. We called the number for help but they were closed so we had to spend the night with no heat and no heavy blankets. When Mark came out to look at it he had to relight the piolt light. There was also a connection for a TV in one of the rooms but no tv. When we bought that to his attention he said it was supposed to be like that. Don’t advertise the rooms all having tv’s if they don’t!
When we had gone to the rental place to ask about these things Mark said I never told you the piolt light wasn’t lit you just didn’t turn on the thermostat correctly. Way to say were lying. We asked for some kind of compensation and they said they woulf allow for late check out at 11 instead of 10. That doesn’t help anything.
There’s so many things wrong with this company I refuse to reccomend this to anyone. I would have rather stayed at a hotel for the same price and had someone clean up for me. The people who work In the front office were very confrontational and didn’t seem to care about our concerns. Save yourself the money and time and don’t bother booking with this rental company. Its been nothing but a nuisance and we’ve only been here 1 day!