Stylish Southern California Beachfront Rentals Perfect for a California Beach WeddingBEACHFRONT ONLY VACATION RENTALS
The Name Says It All. These Southern California Beachfront Rentals --
-Oceanside
San Diego County -- north of the city of San Diego and south of the L.A.’s fashionable Orange Coast -- is a sweet spot on the California coast. Below the coastal bluffs of Encinitas and in the city of Oceanside California, you’ll find great surf spots and miles of sand tailor-made for family beach vacations. All blessed with the same divine weather that draws crowds to Mission Beach San Diego and Newport Beach L.A. Just without the crowds. As vacation rentals continue to catch on, Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals is one local property manager to watch. This Oceanside California beachfront rentals company has a sharp, boutique style. In fact, every home in this company’s diverse portfolio -- ranging from a (very) cozy one-bedroom condo to a luxury Italian villa -- is professionally decorated by a single designer. Expect HGTV-worthy style -- including travertine tile, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. But while these Southern California beachfront rentals have a consistent look, they’re anything but cookie-cutter thanks to character features such as window seats, skylights and fireplaces. All but the smallest vacation rental condo have stunning views of the beach and surf from a spacious private patio, deck, balcony or rooftop. Because some of these California beachfront rentals were purpose-built as vacation rentals, you’ll find a 10 bedroom home with (yes!) 10 bathrooms. Even better, while many local companies shy away from events such as beach weddings, family reunions, graduation parties and corporate retreats, this Southern California beachfront rentals company courts group gatherings. Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals offers a handful of cool packages to complement any California beach wedding you can dream up. Each package (including three-night rental fee, event fee, cleaning fee and damage waiver fee) spotlights specific properties or groups of properties that make perfect California beach wedding venues -- whether you want a simple sand-between-your-toes ceremony or a fantasy once-in-a-lifetime event including a personal chef and the services of a houseman and porter. Once you have a fantastic venue locked in, you can use Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals’ extensive list of preferred vendors to plan your event. “We’re not managing 200 homes, but we run the company like we do,” explains Jennifer Erzinger, who handles marketing and provides guest-friendly content for the website. A key part of this professional approach is personal service from a staff of experienced rental agents who know these Southern California beachfront rentals inside and out and a full-time maintenance crew ready to respond to the smallest request 24/7/365. 
Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals … in a nutshell How many homes? 29 beachfront homes and 9 bungalow-style condominiums in Oceanside; 7 more homes set on a bluff above the ocean in Encinitas. Some homes have several units that can be rented separately. How many on or near the beach? Most Oceanside homes are right on the sand; Encinitas homes are set on the bluff a short walk from steep stairs or sloped paths to the beach. Because Oceanside and Encinitas provide two very different beach experiences, the Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals website provides a very specific orientation for every single home. Here examples for two Southern California beachfront rentals: • Oceanside: This is a single family home sitting directly on the sand. There is a semi private beach, and public beach access is a few steps down a rock stairway. • Encinitas: This home is on a bluff directly overlooking the ocean. Beach access is 7 homes to the South at Stone Steps. There are about 100 steps leading down to the beach, guaranteed to get you into shape! Type and size From a tiny (445 square feet) one-bedroom condo to a 3,630-square foot home with 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. For the ultimate luxury vacation, choose the 6,500 square foot luxury Italian villa with 5 bedrooms (and 6 bathrooms!). The majority of the vacation rentals range of 2,200 square feet to 2,500 square feet. Amenities Every one of these Southern California beachfront rentals is completely up-to-date with a fully stocked kitchen (down to the coffee grinder and garlic press), high speed Internet, and flat panel TV(s) with DVD player(s). All homes have oceanfront patios, decks or balconies with BBQ grills; some have roof decks. Most homes have oceanfront hot tubs and some patios have fire pits and private golf greens. Some homes have a garages; others have designated off-street parking spaces. (Check the website for more detail on specific homes.) Price Pricing follows four seasons: • Peak season (peak prices) are in the heart of summer: July 3-August 20 • High season (including all holidays): June 5-July 2 • Mid-season: March 13-April 16; May 22-June 4; September 4-October 29 • Low season: November 1-December 17; June 2-March 12 Minimum stay: Fees: Per Night Weekly • Oceanside: Homes on the beach range from $1,188 for a 2- bedroom in Low season to $17,940 for a 10-bedroom home in Peak season. • Oceanside: Beach bungalow condos range from $445 for a 1-bedroom in Low season to $3,588 for a 2-bedroom in Peak season • The Italian Villa rents for $11,700 per week. Staff Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals requires all 5 full-time sales staff members (all knowledgeable San Diego County residents) to do regular walk-throughs of the properties they represent. Most have stayed overnight at 75% of these Southern California beachfront rentals, so you can trust their recommendations -- via e-mail, telephone or online chat. A full-time maintenance crew -- on call 24/7/365—will arrive with extra toilet paper or to repair a leaky faucet within minutes of your call. Concierge • Five Southern California beach wedding venue rental packages (ranging from $3,500 to $15,300) include 3-night rental of one or multiple event properties, event fees, cleaning damage waiver and tax) • The Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals website is a terrific resource whether you’re a first-time visitor interested in a detailed guide to area beaches or you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime wedding using the list of preferred vendors. Check out weather and surf conditions, virtual tours, photos and recommendations posted by other guests, and lots of articles and other useful information. Services for families Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals works with a local vendor who will deliver and set up a crib and/or other baby equipment before you arrive. Pet-friendly homes? About 75% of the homes are pet friendly. (There is a $250 non-refundable pet fee.) Even if a home is not advertised as pet friendly, it can pay to ask. Encinitas homes are closest to dog friendly beaches in Del Mar. Guest references? Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals really shines in this area. The website has a link to nearly 600 verified guest reviews posted on FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company. Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals was also among the 10 best performers when Escapia ranked 50,000 guest ratings and reviews captured via its vacation rental management system. Discounts? Standard discounts include: • 15% discount for last-minute booking (within two weeks of your arrival) • 20% discount for booking at least 10 months in advance of your arrival Seasonal specials(30% off through the end of September 2009) are posted on the website. Because seasons and prices are subject to change and prices vary according to multiple factors from when you book to how long you stay, if your budget is limited, the best policy is to ask. Three Standout Qualities 1. Prime Oceanfront Locations in Two Distinct Beach Towns These Southern California beachfront rentals are clustered close together in two beach towns – each with a very different character. Most are right on the broad sandy beaches of Oceanside, where there’s a pier, a nice harbor and good family vibe. But just over half a dozen are set on a bluff in Encinitas, steps from public stairways or paths down to the surf and close to great boutiques, antiques shopping, coffeehouses and Mexican restaurants. All but the smallest condo have stunning views of the beach and surf from a spacious private patio, deck, balcony or roof deck.
While many local companies shy away from events such as beach weddings, family reunions, graduation parties and corporate retreats, this Southern California beachfront rentals company courts group gatherings. Some homes were purpose-built as vacation rentals, so you’ll find a 10-bedroom home with (yes!) 10 bathrooms and a 6,500-square foot luxury Italian villa. The stylishly decorated Southern California beachfront rentals are perfect for entertaining. All but the smallest condo have stunning views of the beach and surf from a spacious private patio, deck, balcony or rooftop. A handful of Southern California beach wedding venue rental packages spotlight specific properties or groups of properties that make perfect venues for everything from a sand-between-your-toes ceremony to a fantasy once-in-a-lifetime event including a personal chef and the services of a houseman and porter. The Southern California beach wedding packages include all event-related fees, including three-night rental, event fee, cleaning and damage waiver fees. Once you have a fantastic venue locked in, you can use Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals’ extensive list of preferred vendors to plan your event down to the smallest detail.
“We’re not managing 200 homes, but we run the company like we do,” Jennifer says. A key part of the professional approach of this Southern California beachfront rentals company is personal service from a staff of experienced rental agentswho know the homes inside and out to a maintenance crew ready to respond to the smallest request 24/7/365. Beachfront Only Vacation Rentals requires all 5 full-time sales staff members (all knowledgeable San Diego County residents) to do a monthly walk-through of the properties they represent. Most have stayed overnight at 75% of the homes, so you can trust their recommendations -- via e-mail, telephone or online chat. A full-time maintenance crew will arrive with extra toilet paper or to repair a leaky faucet within minutes of your call. This focus on personal service is borne out by phenomenal guest reviews and ratings. Back to the top of Stylish Southern California Beachfront Rentals
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