Fun stay, fantastic hosts!
The House:
Check-in was a breeze (4p so we visited Seaport Village first) and we were all immediately comfortable; the house truly felt like a home away from home. This is a professional short-term rental, and the hosts have all the little details dialed in. There are two very spacious bedrooms downstairs that stay cool even when temperatures rise, each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The third sleeping space is the loft, warmer than the rest of the house but very comfortable with a fan. The main living space is laid out perfectly, plenty of space for social “zones” and kid space. Fully stocked kitchen, all appliances worked properly, electric grill on the balcony worked great! Spacious garage and easy driveway if you have a car (we only rent one for the first day so we can get settled and walk/Uber everywhere else).
The Location:
We stay on Mission Bay every year and we have tried a variety of accommodations, including the Catamaran Hotel. Rebecca’s condo is right across the street from Sail Bay and a short walk to Fanuel Street Park which is great for our kids. The Catamaran is a leisurely .9 mile broadwalk stroll and the Pacific is right across the street from there. Grocery store is centrally located in the neighborhood as are a ton of great restaurants.
We recommend: City Tacos, PB Fish Shop, PB Sushi, and Oceana at Catamaran.
The Activities
This year we tried surfing, and did alright for middle aged parents! 🤣. There were dolphins, and a seal swam right under my husband and popped up with a fish! We rented a HobieCat (simple catamaran boat) and had a lovely time on the water. Took a sunset cruise in the Bahia Belle and spotted California Sea lions. It makes me happy to see the bay so healthy!
The Hosts:
Less is more with host contact because it means all your needs have been anticipated, and that’s exactly our experience. We needed extra kitchen towels which were dropped off lightening fast, and that was really our only need for outreach. Thank you so much Rebecca! We had a marvelous time!!