Hospitality and Comfort in Southern Cal

This was by far the best place I have ever stayed. Not only was it beautiful, but it was a very comfortable stay. The beds, including the one in the living area, had comfortable mattresses. (Not the pull out couch type). There were conveniences for just about everything - shampoo, lots of thick towels, washer and dryer with soap, etc. The kitchen had everything you could think of - dishes, pots, pans, silverware, paper goods, small and large appliances. The yard is so enjoyable to come back to after a long day at Disneyland - with a hot tub, beautiful fountain, and fruit trees.

If you have kids, there are lots of kid friendly touches including a infant bathing tub, a stroller, and some toys. The "kids" room has four beds (two on the bottom and two on the top). The room is decorated with very cute Disney touches.

There is a foosball table and a ping pong table as well as plenty of TVs and board games to keep everyone busy when not visiting Disneyland.

"The home was perfect and had a very '5 Star' feel to it. Granite counters throughout, nice furniture, hot tub and the two fountains all make the home a great place to recoup from all the fun at Disneyland. We really enjoyed the aspect of being in a home so our extended family of 7 adults and 3 children could hang out and interact rather than all being couped up in separate hotel rooms. The cost was less than using hotels even at the bargains now being offered. The walk to Downtown Disney was only 14 minutes and was nice as there are no crowds on this side of the park. The whole area is wonderfully landscaped and makes for a nice walk to and from Disney proper. Frances met us as we arrived and gave a great intro to the home and all the amenities. She then disappeared but was close by (living across the street) if we needed her. Also she has done a great job of compiling very current information about the area including restaurants and markets, etc. Overall the experience exceeded our expectations! We take a trip to Disneyland with our whole clan every two years and this will be my first choice in 2011."

We want to thank you again for your hospitality and allowing us to stay in your very nice home!

This house was incredible for our 2 families who came together to enjoy Disneyland. John & Frances were amazing hosts & we as parents we so thankful for room for the kids to "run it off" instead of being cooped up in a hotel room. The house is very comfortable & John & Frances couldn't have been more gracious! The bus stop is not even 1 block away and takes you right to the main entrance. We were even chosen to be the families that opened the park one day - it was awesome! We would HIGHLY recommend John & Frances & their lovely home to anyone coming to California - it is your home away from home.

I attended a convention in Anaheim along with 7 friends and we we had such a wonderful time that we are already talking about staying at this home again next year! The location was perfect. It was within walking distance to both Disney and the Convention Center. We had a very busy schedule, and it was wonderful to come back to the house after a hectic day to relax by the fountain or in the jacuzzi. The kitchen was well stocked and it was so much more economical to cook at the house than to eat at restaurants each night. Frances was also a wonderful host who went above and beyond the level of hospitality we were accustomed to. Most of us arrived on Thursday, and after hours of flying/driving it was such a pleasant surprise to find the house stocked with fresh fruit and snacks. She also came over to greet my friends, who arrived about a half hour before I did, and gave them a full tour of the home. I highly recommend this property and look forward to coming back next year!

It was suggested to me to consider renting a house for an annual huaka'i (journey) to CA with 8 hula halau members. As a former hotel executive, I was hesitant at first, but began looking into it. From the moment I spoke with Frances, I knew this was the place for us. Other reviews spoke highly of her, but words can not express how genuinely beautiful she is. Her thoughtfulness at every level, down to full sized shampoo and body wash in each beautifully appointed bathroom, made my job 10 X easier. I expected to have to shop for everything, including body wash and shampoo plus everything I was going to prepare for meals, including spices and beverages. Because I brought a group of dancers, water is essential for each of them. Frances had welcomed us with an abundant amount of chilled bottled water, two gallons of milk and yes, there were lots of spices for cooking. The home allowed all my students to relax after long hours of dance classes. The home was spotless, spacious and soothing to come "home" to each night. There are so many extras, I could never cover them all, but in these economic times, we all seem to want to get what we pay for. Well, for us we received much much more than we paid for, with Frances' kind spirit, the attention to detail, the "extras" within the house, the spa jaccuzzi, waterfalls in the back yard, we would have paid so much more in a "resort" for all these wonderful services and ammenities. If you are hesitant, as I was going into this venture, ease your mind and relax...you will be so spoiled, you won't want to leave. Our halau is already working on our 2010 huaka'i, and by the way, we will be staying at this perfect home away property!! Aloha Pumehana...

Hi,
I had the pleasure of staying in this wonderful home with my extended family for one week in May. We were a large group that included 4 couples, as well as 3 young children from ages 5 to 18 mos. There was plenty of space for all of us and the home met or exceeded everyone of our expectations for our stay. We were so impressed with the house and how well it facilitated our vacation that we would love to make it back there again someday.

The size of this home was perfect for our large group. There were 3 bedrooms, plus an extra bed for our fourth couple who were with us for a few days that was screened off from the living room. The 3 full bathrooms were terrific for getting everyone ready in a hurry in the mornings. If one bathroom was taken there always seemed to be a free one someplace else in the house. The kitchen was large and stocked with all the necessities. The furniture, bedroom decor, living room, bathrooms, etc., were all first rate. Our kids loved the large yard and patio and spent a lot of time playing in the yard. The citrus trees in back were ripe with grapefruits and oranges, which were a great snack.

The location of the house could not have been better. We were directly across the street from the Disney hotels. We walked most days into Disneyland in about 10 minutes, even with small children. A couple of times we stopped and took the monorail into the park, which would cut the walk about in half. Shopping and restaurants were easily accessible and there were charts and maps provided by our host so we could find our way easily. For the days we drove to San Deigo or up to Universal Studios, I-5 was just a short drive away leading directly to both locations.

My last point I'd like to make is the extra attention to detail that we noticed during our stay. All of the conveniences we could have needed had already been thought of for us ahead of time. There were muffins and a gallon of milk in the fridge along with some breakfast cereal in the cabinet, and I already mentioned the maps to local stores along with grocery cards for our use that were provided for our conveniece. The best and most thoughtful thing was a Mother's day cake left in the fridge for the Mom's in our party, which was such a nice surprise and a perfect way for us to start our vacation.

Thank you John and Frances for the use of your wonderful home and your thoughtfulness, hope we can visit again soon!

Brad

We took our son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren to Disneyland for spring break. Finding this home was truly a gift!! What a pleasure to come "home"
from a day of adventures where everyone could relax and we could prepare and eat healthy meals. Every detail was perfect for us - the sleeping arrangements
were great, 3 bathrooms made getting everyone ready each day very easy, the kitchen is very well equipped. Frances had good information on the location of
supermarkets, restaurants, beaches and all of the Annaheim attractions! We were walking distance from Disneyland, The neighborhood is quiet and we felt very
safe. This is a great way to enjoy a family vacation - it would also be great for a reunion with college friends etc. We give it 5 stars!

Came down to Anaheim to visit Disneyland and also went to the Anaheim
Convention Center for a expo
Your Villa is in easy walking distance to both like 10 minutes to either
point.
And Your home is more then we expected in luxury and amenities. Being a
cook the kitchen gets a 10 along with your back yard
Jacuzzi/waterfall/garden and watching the fireworks from the back yard made
it a truly magical event each and every night of our stay. We shall
certainly recommend you to our friends and community for being a 10 plus
rating
We use vrbo's for all of our travels and destinations and again your home is
way on top of our list.
Shall return next year same time for another expo and to experience
spectacular home both in and out.