Ivory Coast.. Ocean View.. ..You provide the Romance. We provide the Rest! - Condo Rentals

We had a fantastic week in the Ivory Coast apartment. It is in a fantastic location right accross from the beach. Betha has fully stocked the apartment which is fantastic, the Ralphs supermarket card, detergents, beach towels, shampoos lots of loo paper - all the things that make the difference to your stay. The pool was great and we all enjoyed it and the locals were very friendly. Betha checked on us a couple of times to make sure we had everything we needed.

Dana Point is such a great place with the Marina, the magnificent coast and all the amenities.

We would love to return when the boardwalk opens, it will be spectacular.

Melbourne family"

Hi Beth,
Just to let you know we arrived home safely on Sunday evening (UK time) after 24 hours on the road! Thank you for returning the deposit so promptly it actually arrived back in the UK before we did!!
I'll happily do reviews for you, have already done one for homeaway but can't seem to get a link to flipkey...if you do discover how it works let me know and I'll try again!
Just wanted to let you know that we have stayed in numerous holiday rentals in UK, Europe and the States over the past 20 years and this Condo is the best equipped we have EVER had. The internet access made planning trips so easy and also had the advantage of allowing Sophie and Ellie to stay in touch with friends back in the UK also having all the beach equipment provided; including towels was a major advantage for us long haul travellers!
Just as important however were the little things; having bathrooms supplied with toiletries, shampoo, shower gels and soaps, the kitchen supplied with a full range of everyday cleaning products and all laundry products and having sufficient toilet tissue, kitchen paper and bin bags to last us for our two week stay made such a practical difference Best of all was finding a well stocked larder cupboard with all the basics including coffee, tea herbs and spices, this is so unusual but it is those little homely touches that make the difference.
When we planned this holiday we thought it might be our last big family holiday before Sophie goes to university...however she enjoyed the family holiday so much, she has asked if she can keep coming on holiday with us whilst she is at University, so it looks like it might be some time before Martin and I have the big Californian road trip that we dream of, however we are already planning for it...fly to San Fransisco, visit Yosemite, Death Valley etc and then chill out on the coast hopefully at one of your Condo's for a week or so...keep an eye out for us in a few years we might be back!
Amanda

Beth,

Thank you so much for returning the deposit so quickly. We really loved staying in your condo. Dana Point is so beautiful. We came home to beautiful weather so that helped but we know winter and frigid cold in right around the corner. I hope to return someday in the future. Thank you again for your hospitality...Debbie and family

Hi Beth:

Just wanted to let you know that the condo was great!! We had a great time, but didn’t want to go home. Now I know why people live in California, what a great place, the weather is just perfect! Wish I had more time to spend there, but there is always a next time. Thanks again. Happy holidays!!!

Wendy

Hi Beth

Just returned from our stay at Ivory coast and we had a great time staying at the property.
The property itself was like a home from home and the area was fantastic with great hospitality.
If we return we will certainly look forward to stay with you again.

Thanks Again Marion. Marion

We had a blast!! I can honestly say it has spoiled us for the east coast! Your condo was the nicest place we have ever stayed! We honestly didn't want to go home......Yes, my son put the grill together, he loves doing stuff like that, I will pass on your thanks! You can bet the next time we are in CA, we will be staying with you! Thank you again for our wonderful vacation! Laura

Beth,
Thanks for everything we had a wonderful time. The condo was fabulous, perfect location! We will definitely be back.
It is snowing here now…wish we were there!
Thanks again,

The Keenahans

Beth:

We had an absolutely fabulous time and the accommodations were super. Said another way, we are looking forward to a return visit to Dana Point and Ivory Coast. Thanks for addressing the "return deposit" so promptly . . . have a great Holiday Season and best wishes for the New Year.

Dmitri

Betha,

Where the heck did that three weeks go? Twenty days sounded like such a long time before we got here.

Just want to say thanks again for helping make our stay so memorable.

Bad news first. Since we've been here, we've broken two glasses - a tumbler and a wine glass - which we've left by the sink so you know which ones we mean. And I don't know if you knew or not, but the front panel on the dishwasher is loose.

On the plus side, we've left a couple of beach bats (Abby loved them!) and some information from one of our guide books which we think might be of interest to your future guests. We've washed the beach towels and all bedding that has been used we'll put on to wash before we go.

Thanks to Julie's love affair with your washing machines, we're acutally going home with suitcases packed with clean clothes. That's a first!

Abby slept really well (just like us) from the moment we got here. Not even the roadworks outside in the morning could disturb her! Having Dora the Explorer in the room to start off with might have had something to do with that, and the comfort of the beds was undoubtedly the other factor.

Hope you don't mind that we're taking the musical dog with us. Abby and the mutt are inseparable at the moment, and if I hear "heads, shoulders knees and toes" one more time I think I'll go crazy (must remember to flick the 'off' switch before we get on the plane). Your generosity was much appreciated (great cake too!).

Sorry we couldn't manage to meet up before we left, hopefully we'll get the chance to put that right if we can work out a way to come back to your lovely home once again. Abby starts "big school" as she calls it next September, so we'd better start researching the weather in July/August. Just how hot does it get?

Try as I might, I couldn't get through all the beer before we left, so I hope either you or Bill like the odd cold one. We'll certianly be raising a glass to you and Bill on the plane home.

One last thing. Thanks very much for the introduction to Gerri. That added a whole new dimension to our stay here. Having a couple of nights when we could go out and relax just the two of us was priceless. (And Abby loved her stories, too!)

Anyway, must go now and try to somehow get all the new stuff into cases that already seemed full on the way out here!

The Brig for breakfast, and then off to the airport. How civilised!

Thanks again for everything,

Alan, Julie and Abby.

Dear Beth, Thank you very much. We truly enjoyed our stay. Rebecca

Thanks so much for the great condo unit at Dana Point and for connecting me
with Jennifer's for rental of her condo as well. Our family enjoyed
the beautiful Dana Point area.

When we arrived at home we discovered that the Ralph's card ended up in my
husband's pocket. Would you like me to mail it back to you and if so, to
which address? I can get it sent back right away if you let me know where
to send it.

I have referred your condo to a friend of mine and will keep it in mind for
future vacations to California.

Thanks Again,
Jean John

Hello

We realy enjoyed our visit to Dana Point. It lived up to all our expectations. The condo was really nice and convenient to evrywhere to wanted to go. The steps to the ocean were -well you know. it tested out the old ticker.
My girlfriend asked that I write you in hopes that the pair of beaded sandals, that she left under the beds throw pillows may have been found upon cleaning of the condo. if so, would it be possible to have them mailed to me at my home address. they will possibly fit in a large envelope. we wouldn't trouble you but they were brand new and if you shop in laguna you know that means expensive.
you may send them regular mail to: Thank You in Advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Steve Freeman
P.S. all have the surfing bug and can't wait to be back.

Hello,
My jacket arrived and I want to thank you so much for sending it.

We had a wonderful stay in your lovely condo. How did you arrive at the 'jungle' theme ? Had you been collecting those items for years ? We loved it and wondered.

Thanks again.
Pat

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Hi Traci,

We had a wonderful carefree week with great weather too. Thank you for the delicious cheese cake birthday treat. We enjoyed that all too much! We shopped and walked the beaches to our hearts content. It was indeed a great location.

I might mention that we could not get the iron to work though. It was missing a dial for the heat selection. Other than that it was the most gorgeous, comfortable and quiet place we could have ever chosen. Thanks a million.

We are looking at another reunion there next year....no birthday... just because we loved it so much!

Best regards,

Meg Cynkar

By: Mark and Kristi Huelsman
-Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 5:33 PM Subject: kudos! Hi Tracy! Just a couple of quick notes. We stayed at your condo from May 9-16 at Dana Point. Let me first say how impressed we were with it. It was simply beautiful (in fact, we liked the dishes so well that we plan to purchase the same ones from Linens-n-Things!), and very well decorated and maintained. We had no idea that so many "amenities" were included (soaps, lotions, shampoos, medicine chests stocked). We definitely got more than we expected! After we had sent in our non-refundable deposit, I regretted that we didn''t ask for references, but had faith that it would be nice, since you are Christians! And we were right! Secondly, we''d like to thank you for the prompt return of our deposit. It was much more timely than we expected! The seminar was wonderful...came back fully super-charged! Should we return to the Dana Point area, we would definitely hope to stay at your condo again! Thanks again! Mark and Kristi Huelsman

By: Peter Rothstein
Dear Beth and Traci: Thank you very much for the prompt return of our security deposit. You have demonstrated a high level of integrity and hospitality in every detail associated with our stay. We had a marvelous time in Dana Point. It certainly was as beautiful as you promised. My wife, who had never before been to Southern California, is now seriously thinking that we should move there in a few years. I actually think the reason the grill was so nasty when we took it over was that it probably had rained at some point, and the briquets got combined with grease and rainwater to make an appealing stew. Perhaps a few dollars investment in a grill cover would eliminate that particular problem. In case you all ever go to Maui, my brother, Ken Redstone, has lived there for 30 years and operates a few rustic, but well-appointed bed and breakfasts. If you are interested, here is his website: http://vrbo.com/vrbo/11223.htm Tell your friends and neighbors. They won''t be disappointed and you can''t beat the rates. Thanks again for contributing to a lovely vacation. Regards, Peter Rothstein
Hey Tracy-



Thanks again for the wonderful condo. We really enjoyed every minute there. You really keep it well stocked and all the info was very clear. Yes, it was a bit chilly, but we still enjoyed the beautiful beach and Laguna. Thanks for the refund. I'm sure we'll be visiting again next year. Hopefully you'll have the same week open for us.It would be great to get down another time during the year when it's warmer. I'll let you know.
Regards,
Mary
ps We certainly enjoyed getting our exercise up and down the steps to the beach.

Hi Traci,
Thank you very much for your card. We are surprised to get post from you.

If you write Cleopatra is our "home - away from home" you are so right. It is a wonderful condo and we love it.

Sometimes we sat at the patio and dreamed how we felt, if this condo would be our property. A wonderful feeling!

Because since 1994 - in this year we stay at California for the first time and got married in Las Vegas - our dream is to live in your country. The fullfilment of this dream is so far away. But not our next vacation.

Next year we make all new in our livingroom and in 2006 we have our next vacation again - for the 7th time - at California and, maybe, again in Dana Point.

You say thank you for case of your property. It is a matter of course for us and we are glad, that you are satisfied with us for guests.

At last I want to remember, that my knowledge in your language is not very good. And so I hope, you understand everything I wrote in this letter.

We thank you again for the wonderful place for vacation; we hope in 2006 is everything fine and we can come back to Cleopatra for 3 wonderful weeks.

Bye bye and many greetings from Vienna

Elfi and Horst Reisinger
Elifi and Horst Reisinger
Vienna Austria

One of the advantages of being English is not noticing the rain. Starting out at 7.15 this morning, I walked the beach, climbed a dirt path up the cliff, crawled under a razorwire fence, crossed a moor and 2 hours later made it back "home" in time to wake up Alexander for our first day of golf. Knowing virtue when they see it, the golfing Gods decided to let us play in two slots of dry weather , nine holes out and nine back, such that we actually had sunshine at the end of the round.

After a nice warm bath we're off to dinner. All is well and all the better for the comfort of your lovely apartment. Many, many thanks.

Peace and light,

Peter