Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Southern California

We had a great family weekend at Micheal’s place. Micheal was a great host and communicated very well. The house was beautiful and felt cozy but was spacious enough for everyone to enjoy. Also loved the proximity to Pioneertown and the Restaurants and shops in town.

We really enjoyed our stay! The one thing I would like to note is the house is a duplex, not a single residence. The home was charming and my family had a great stay. We had an issue with the coffee maker not working day 1, but Woody took care of it by sending a working one. The tv screen also had an issue, but it wasn’t really a problem because we didn’t need to watch tv. We used the hot tub everyday and loved it. Overall we would recommend and definitely stay there again.

The host is wonderful and very responsive. The location can’t be beat! Right on the creek with floor to ceiling windows. With a short walk we were at the brewery and were near the shops, pharmacy, galleries, and great restaurants. The property has many bird feeders that are visited by colorful birds and squirrels. The home is pet-friendly with a fantastic fenced yard and large bolstered dog bed. Our dog had so much to sniff, and she rested comfortably while inside. What isn’t noted in the description is that although there are 2 bathrooms, there is only 1 shower and no tub. The bathroom without a shower or tub is carpeted and doesn’t have a heating source. Although the home is a bit dated, it is totally worth staying in. It’s bright, comfy, well located, the furnishings are cute, the fireplace is lovely, the aromatherapy humidifier is awesome, and the host is fantastic!

Amazing home! They were very helpful and responsive whenever we had questions. The home is very spacious perfect for families!

My wife and I were looking for a place that would provide us with peace and allow our son to experience snow for the first time (he’s 2 yrs old). Kailee and Melissa’s place did just that. Great, clean, peaceful and beautiful homes. We would stay there again.

James was very responsive when I needed him throughout the stay. He was quick to rectify the issue so no complaints there. The place was clean and everything you needed was there! Overall would recommend! Close to the village and other amenities.

The property was as described. We enjoyed our time at Coleen's home. The area was peaceful, and big enough to host our party size. Would definitely stay there again.

We had an enjoyable experience at the Coastal Garden Retreat. It was perfect for our extended family of 5 adults, 2 grandkids, and dog. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean. The kitchen was by far the most fully stocked kitchen in all of the many places we have rented. Everything in the home was in good working order, except for one wobbly dining room chair, which Claudia was quick to address. The playhouse, games and toys were a joy for the kids. Also, the location of the home was nice. It was only a 1/2 hour from the zoo, and 10 minutes to the beach. And it was enjoyable to walk in the peaceful Manchester Preserve right in the neighborhood. The San Elijo Lagoon is minutes away also. One of the highlights of the trip was checking out the tidal pools at low tide just south of lifeguard tower #10 on Cardiff State beach (which allows dogs). This home was one of the best homes we’ve stayed at. We will not hesitate to return.

Thanks to perfect instructions, we had a wonderful stay!! If you’re local-ish, bring your own pillows 🫣 but it was a great set up, parking included, and trader joes/target right downstairs for anything else you need!

We enjoyed Terry and Militsa’s amazing hospitality. I loved meeting and feed all the adorable animals!

We have stayed in many Airbnb's and this is one of the best. Great location, large and comfy, spotless--and our hosts were so welcoming and informative. They made us feel very special and shared a lot of great information on the area. You will love this house.

Perfect location and very nice apartment, with fresh high-quality linens and towels. It is fully-priced and has some nice amenities, but in other ways does need some attention, esp. at the price. The TV was effectively non-functional — host said he would replace it but that wasn't going to help me. The kitchen is also outdated with a partially broken faucet and both too much clutter and yet some odd omissions: normal enough for a vacation rental, but for the price these should be taken care of. Harry is however a lovely gentleman and you will not regret the location.

Place was clean, check-in was easy, the amenities I was interested in (parking and laundry) were very appreciated and seemingly rare in the area. A friend jokingly commented that it was "locked up like Fort Knox" with the multiple layers of coded access, but given the neighborhood vibe I didn't strictly mind. One nit I ran into is that I wanted to do laundry but couldn't find any sort of detergent in the unit and had to bop over to a corner store -- but otherwise a great stay!

We had a great stay at this property! It's fully remodeled, very clean and comfortable. Everything was provided, including nice bath towels (mini shampoo/conditioner/lotion, too), soft comfortable linen, fully stocked kitchen, etc. The property is steps away from Marine Avenue, the main street on Balboa Island, with great shops and restaurants. That being said, you are in a more vibrant and happening part of the island, which comes with a little more noise and traffic. We enjoyed being close to everything, walking around, etc. The host is responsive and super easy to work with.

Georgetta was very pleasant and answered very quickly. Place is close to all the places we wanted to visit. Will book again.

cool and nice play to stay. My husband enjoyed that it was serene. Great spot!

Ali was a great host,super flexible, went above and beyond to help us out. House was great very clean and the surrounding area was beautiful.

You enter the house, a little uncertain. From the outside, a little underwhelming. You pass through the cosy living room, still a little underwhelming. And THEN, WOW. The pool area, the tennis court, the Vista to the west, the mountains...spectacular, breathtaking, everything as advertised and more. Back in the house, you find a very well stocked kitchen, extremely comfortable bedrooms, a unique "guesthouse" for the Seniors (in our case), and above all...everything in working order. Absolutely no issues! Bravo to our great landlord, who was a super communicator. Overall: our family of 12, across 3 generations, found wonderful places to be together as well as to disperse. A great time was had by all in this Vista Villa wonder!

The place was very clean and comfortable. The beds and pillows were so cozy, and we loved the hot tub. The location was close to everything we needed. Thank you!

Michele went above and beyond. She was responsive immediately upon messages and made every accommodation possible within her control. Great place!!!

We rented this awesome property during Easter weekend and had a great time hosting family. They were also impressed with this house. Great place to stay!

This stay was beyond my expectations. The comfort of the home, the surrounding area, the beautiful views and peacefulness. It was all amazing, didn’t want it to end.

im looking forward to book this place again with my familiy thank you for everything was perfect

My only concern about giving this fabulous place a perfect review (which definitely deserves) is that I need to make sure it's available next year for Coachella again!! It really was the perfect place for us to stay during the festival. Not just close to the event but exactly what we needed when we came home - the most comfortable beds and peaceful neighborhood to recuperate, pristine bathrooms/kitchen and a fab pool right in front to relax. Thanks Cory, it was super pleasant communicating with you!!