Each summer, near the end of June and start of July, my wife and I rent a VRBO large enough to accommodate our entire family of two grown sons and their spouses, plus two grandkids. This is our second year to camp out for that week at a house on the Channel Islands Harbor, which has become our favorite location. Jack's place was a perfect choice for us. Here are the reasons we so enjoyed it: 1. The house is beautifully located on one of the Harbor channels, with a wonderful view from the deck, the kitchen, and nearly anywhere in the house, thanks to a three-panel door to the patio that could be fully opened. 2. The interior of the house has been recently renovated, with four updated bathrooms to service each of the four bedrooms-- perfect to accomodate our group. 3. Because of the grandkids and love of cooking, we usually do all of our meals in. The kitchen in the house was excellent for that purpose, with all relatively new appliances and counters. It was very functional in all respects. 4. The kitchen was the best supplied of any of the VRBO locations we have rented in the past. The pantry was well stocked with spices, salts, sugars and other supplemental items that one needs for cooking, And the dishes, utensils, pots, pans, etc were better and more plentiful that the average VRBO. Jack has also made sure that the house is well stocked with paper products and cleaning items. 5, Our grandkids had a great time fishing from the dock just below the outside patio-deck, which featured comfortable outside furniture and a full-sized Weber gas grill, plus umbrellas for shade. 6. The house is located within walking distance of the Seabridge shopping area, where there are coffee shops, restaurants, and a Vons grocery store. (and it is a beautiful walk). 7. There is a choice of several beaches within short drives from the house, and Jack supplies some beach chairs for guest use. 8. Except for the evening of July 4, the neighborhood is very quiet, with no noise coming in from Victoria Ave, just a block or so away.
I could go on about all of the favorable attributes of this property. And for me, one of the best is the lead photo, showing a view from the kitchen, through the opening for the three-panel doors, across the deck, and out into the channel. Worth the price of admission.