We booked a last minute weekend stay for 3 adults and 1 dog.
I thought the overall value was good for a very clean, comfortable house that was conveniently located. However, the pet fee was expensive ($200 on top of the existing $200 cleaning fee). Still, it was our choice to bring our dog rather than board her. It’s just important to be aware of the fees.
The house was spacious. We liked that there were many bedrooms. Each one was spacious and equipped with a lamp, a closet, and a space heater. The kitchen has a large island and there is a separate dining area. The only place that felt small (and slightly awkward to get around) was the living room/TV area.
The kitchen had the basic essentials and a dish washer. We were able to cook a basic meal there.
The location was prime. We walked from the house to Mori Point, which was lovely. Driving there wouldn’t have saved us time either due to parking and needing to walk over from the car. We were lucky to enjoy beautiful weather there too.
Re: communication:
Before the trip, I received several lengthy messages from Marbella. Some of them were automated and repeated the information found in the listing and house rules. Additionally, because the host is a management team, different people would message me at different times. When I would answer questions from one of them, the next person would ask me another question that I’d already answered in my previous message. When I shared feedback with them about this (too many messages, lack of cohesion in communication), they were very receptive and open. I am encouraged that they will update their communication practices.
Overall, we had a great stay! I would stay here again if I wanted to stay overnight in Pacifica.