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-Oceanside
Tucked between L.A.’s Baywatch beaches and San Diego’s crowded strands, there’s the city of Oceanside California —3.5 miles of prime coastline with seven distinct beaches -- some of the best beaches in Southern California -- well loved by surfers, divers, volleyball and beach soccer aficionados and sunbathers.
Straight up as its name, Oceanside is one of Southern California’s better-kept secrets. Within easy reach of SoCal attractions families love, it serves up the same sunny, warm days and glittering-blue ocean, without the traffic and the hype. Like Oceanside, Better Vacation Rentals delivers “We don’t just manage high-end Southern California beach vacation rentals, we manage Every guest staying in these Southern California beach vacation rentals -- whether a luxury or budget unit -- is treated like a VIP, Melinda says, “not just from the moment they arrive, but from the moment they call us or arrive at our website.” Spacious one- and two-bedroom Southern California beach vacation rentals get high marks from guests for being well maintained and immaculate, as well as stylish. Typical amenities range from multiple flat-screen TVs with surround-sound and Wi-Fi to complimentary beach towels, umbrellas, and boogie boards. The resort-style range of recreational facilities available to these Southern California beach vacation rentals -- heated pools, spas, BBQs and billiards -- is top-notch. Better Vacation Rentals also includes personal touches -- towel origami and a nifty welcome gift basket with healthy snacks and bottled water in a sand bucket -- that have the patina of a boutique hotel. At Better Vacation Rentals, the difference is in the details: there are basic spices and condiments in the kitchen and books and family games in each unit. “It’s a little more like you’re a guest in a private home than a vanilla condotel,” Melinda says. And coupons for the asking, along with a generous array of discounts --including substantial seasonal values and loads of last-minute specials-- keep vacations affordable. And if Better Vacation Rentals can’t accommodate you in one of its own Southern California beach vacation rentals, they’ll find someone who can. “We believe in treating people the way we’d like to be treated and we’re constantly evolving to provide the best experience for our guests,” Melinda says. 
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Better Vacation Rentals … in a nutshell How many homes? 14 one- and two-bedroom townhouse and bungalow-style condominium units in North Coast Village, a large resort-style gated complex right on the beach. The company is adding more Southern California beach vacation rentals such as two four-bedroom homes in a quiet cul-de-sac, two blocks from South Carlsbad State Beach. How many on or near the beach? Six units have stunning ocean views, some from a roof deck or master loft. One unit overlooks both the ocean and harbor; three provide a glimpse of blue water. Garden units with no view are still no farther than 800 feet from the mostly residential Breakwater Beach -- considered one of the best beaches in California by many local surfers and body boarders. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer. Everything is within walking distance from these Southern California beach vacation rentals, including the municipal pier, where you can find bike rentals and fish without a license. Water sports equipment rentals, casual restaurants and excursion vendors are at the harbor, just north of the complex. Type and size One- and two-bedroom vacation rentals sleep between 4 and 6 people Two-story town homes have master lofts with private roof top ocean view patios; garden units have the feel of classic beach bungalows. Units are stylish and spacious with dining tables large enough to seat the maximum number of guests. Many units have been renovated and sport new granite counters, flooring and fresh paint. All have a balcony, roof deck or garden patio, ceiling fans for the warm summer months and a fireplace. Better Vacation Rentals amenities include fun origami towel art, minimum 300 thread count-linens, good beach towels and kitchens stocked with staples like coffee, flour and condiments. Two four-bedroom homes in upscale South Carlsbad (sleep 8 to 11 people) mark the beginning of Better Vacation Rentals’ expansion into North San Diego County. Both homes are near a safe crossing to stairs leading down directly to a prime beach. The facing homes are great for two families traveling together or a multi-generation family gathering. Both homes have outdoor fire pits and are an easy walk distance to the
Coaster train into San Diego. Price range Per night (three night-minimum) Per week: Per month: South Carlsbad homes: $10,000-16,000 Staff Melinda is proud of the virtual team of seasoned independent contractors she’s assembled to staff Better Vacation Rentals. Most are college-educated renegades from the corporate world -- dedicated professionals who prefer to work part-time, on their own terms. “My bookkeeper used to be a vice president of human resources,” Melinda says. “My head of sales was a stock broker and a teacher. The person who answered the phone today worked in lifestyle advertising. Even our inspector, maintenance and cleaning people are people have made the choice to work for themselves. It’s important that our people enjoy what they do.” Melinda juggles everyone’s schedules and preferences to make sure all the bases are covered. The result: “If you can get top quality people on their own terms you get a better output. It’s the wave of the future.” Concierge services “When guests walk in, everything they need is there,” Melinda says. Including a custom welcome gift basket -- a sand pail stocked with healthy snacks and bottled water. “We know what it’s like to arrive at 11 p.m. with tired kids. You’re hungry and dehydrated.” The Welcome Bucket also includes local coupons to make meals easier the next day. Guests are invited to beat the long lines at key area attractions such as Sea World and Disneyland by pre-printing discount tickets through the Better Vacation Rentals Web partner Web site Hotel Recommends. We’re very involved in the Oceanside Tourism Council so we have special offers from some restaurants and attraction providers, as well,” Melinda says. Personal concierge services (help with shopping, errands and extra cleaning) and event planning are available. The services are made possible by partnering with like minded local business owners. “We try to accommodate whatever the guest needs,” Melinda says. Services for families Two-bedroom units have portable cribs which are also are available for one-bedroom units on request. In fact, request anything (within reason) and Better Vacation Rentals will try to have it ready for you when you arrival. The heated pools, koi fish, putting green, foosball, ping pong tables, barbecues, picnic tables, billiards and landscaped garden area in the condo complex are nice for families and perfect family reunion activities. Pet-friendly homes? No Guest references? Look for great customer testimonials -- detailed, often lengthy guest comments -- following each listing. In addition, Better Vacation Rentals provides a satisfaction checklist for every guest and attempts to contact guests during their stay to be sure all condos are up to expectations. “We take guest feedback seriously,” says Melinda. Discounts? Snowbirds, families with small children or and empty-nesters traveling in the off-season can expect substantial discounts; a generous array of other discounts and specials are extended to military families, mid-week travelers and anyone willing to book at the last minute. Three Standout Qualities 1. A VIP Experience on Any Budget. Whether guests book a luxury or budget unit, Better Vacation Rentals makes sure their experience is the same. From booking advice to restaurant recommendations to help planning a beach wedding and graduation celebration ideas, “we try to accommodate whatever a guest needs,” says Melinda. “Some guest just want to book their Southern California beach vacation rentals online. Others want an inventory list of everything in the kitchen. They worry about the corkscrew. We try to bend with them. We’re constantly evolving to provide the best experience for the guest.” 2. The Good-Value Trifecta: Great Location, Just-Like-Home, Lots of Discounts. The Southern California beach vacation rentals in this lushly landscaped resort-style condominium complex share multiple heated pools, spas and waterfalls; BBQ/picnic areas, a fitness facility and pool tables. Assigned parking spots are included in the rent. The pier and harbor and two of the best beaches in Southern California are just steps away. Condominium units are spacious and comfortable, stocked with books and games and basic spices and condiments in the kitchen. Outside of the busy summer months, a range of generous discounts, last-minute specials and flexible options make a week at the beach a very good value. For example, off-season rents can be 50% less than summer rates (making this one of the great October vacation ideas for anyone shopping for Southern California beach vacation rentals). Guests booking a five-night stay usually get the weekly rental rate. Just ask. 3. Clean, Well Maintained, Secure. Listening to what guests say they want and need is the basis for business. “What we’ve heard over and over again is that the consistency of maintenance and cleaning are not there in our business,” Melinda says. “So we make sure we provide that. If a unit is not immaculate when guests arrive, they have a number to call.” Another sensitive area: security deposits. “And we’ve heard that guests are afraid of they won’t get their security deposits back, so we do a damage waiver,” Melinda says. “With the current economic conditions, we’ve heard from potential guests that they are afraid to book. Because each home is unique, we have pretty strict deposit and cancellation policy to protect our owners. So, we decided to make comprehensive third-party trip insurance available to everyone guest at just 7% of their trip cost. It even covers most instances of job loss!" Bottom line: the guests’ experience – the whole company – is better, as opposed to just ‘luxury’."
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