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Due to a sudden relocation, our family needed to find a furnished rental ASAP & during a pandemic. After a frantic search & several meh/expensive VRBO's, thank goodness we found Harcourts Avanti & connected w/Ashley. She could not have been more professional or helpful guiding us through the process of securing the right spot, then patiently working w/us & accommodating our somewhat dynamic situation. The property itself was perfect for our family of 4. The location is ideal...just walk out the door for easy, walkable access to Solana Beach & Del Mar beaches, Cedros district, etc. There are two protected/underground garage spaces that are a bit of a walk, but street parking right outside the property gate (& just up a flight of stairs to the unit) is pretty much always available. The development has much to offer (tennis courts, a pool, hot tub) with a direct stairway down to the beach. Over the course of our 6 month (Dec-June) stay, the property was quiet and calm. We arrived to an absolutely spotless & well-maintained unit. The upstairs living area is spacious and light, with a side room that can be used as an office or additional sleeping space (twin bed) and bathroom. The kitchen is super well-stocked cookware & appliance-wise. The 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on the first floor have ample space and are well but not overly furnished. The beds (a king & queen) are fantastic. "Comfortable" is really the operative word here, whether you're staying for a week or for months; the unit is just super-livable & user-friendly. Only caveat might be that the stairs in & around the unit/property could add pose a challenge for less mobile folks. We were extraordinarily happy here throughout our stay...aside from the comfort we experienced, we were also incredibly impressed by Ashley's high level of service. The few fixes that were necessary were handled quickly & efficiently. Highly recommend this spot for long or short stays!

The location itself is nearly unbeatable. A simple minute walk to the beach made me never want to leave. I would repeat again on the location alone.

Outside of the location, other amenities were lacking the same great qualities. When we arrived, we had to wash most of the dishes, pots, pans, and silverware again because they were very dirty. Almost all of the towels were still wet in the washer so we had to move them to the dryer and then put them away ourselves. Be careful of ants, do not leave anything out at all. We were also a little confused on parking. There is only one spot available since the other is used. It's also far from the unit, so if you plan to unload the car, I would recommend parking on the street. Otherwise, the home itself was clean and tidy.

A note to other potential renters, the unit does not have AC, but that may not matter depending on the time of year you plan on staying. The community key also didn't work on the small gate outside of the unit which was a minor inconvenience but didn't detract from the stay overall.

Management was extremely responsive and a great help from day one. Any issue we had they addressed immediately.

Overall, I was happy with the stay and would repeat at a time when it wasn't so hot. The beds were very comfortable and the sheets were soft. I would also confirm ahead of time that everything had been cleaned and washed, especially during COVID times.