quite a hike to the beach. Not for all
Review Submitted: July 21, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
While the house was spotless, which we very much appreciated, the pull out couches were horrible. one was very saggy as a couch and painful as a bed, the other one was good as a couch, but you couldn't use as a bed, it was missing springs. One of the bedroom doors was broken. We were really disappointed on how far the beach was from the house, It is really quite a hike downhill and you will huff and puff going up! Dave was really nice. It is kind of secluded. What you don't see from the pictures, is the house across the road and in your actual view, there is an abalone farm that kind of ruins your sense of aloneness. You can not drive down to the beach, but Dave did offer to take us down there and pick us up in an hour. Again, Dave was a very nice guy. Dillon beach is really great, We did bring our dog, but you have to keep them leashed all of the time, We did let him off on the semi private beach but we were warned the we could get a ticket if caught, but we weren't. All in all, it was a nice week. Not for families with babies, or the elderly that have walking problems, or the out of shaped.
Owner's Response: We take pride in the hundreds of wonderful comments we have received from our guests over the past five years and also our high rate of renters who have returned year after year.
This group was far too large for Ocean Escape. Four adults and two children works out best. The two units together will sleep six, however we always emphasize that it is only comfortable for four adults(two bedrooms). The two hide-a-beds are best for children under 12.
It is correct that you see the abalone farm from the rental, however we find most people enjoy knowing the farm is there.
Regarding the walk to the beach, our website states " it is a 5-10 min. walk down the hill to the beach and a slow invigorating hike back up. We try to accomodate those who are handicapped or badly out of shape with our "gator".
The comments on the sofa beds are correct as they worn and are scheduled for replacemant in August.
Dogs love Ocean Escape and can have free roam on the decks(gate to keep them out of harm), or in a picket- fenced area outside the house. We do ask that dogs be leashed at all other times (cows,deer, rabbits all nearby!)
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