2/10
We booked this Manhattan Beach rental for a family of five and our pets, expecting a safe, comfortable beach stay based on the listing. Sadly, our experience was the opposite—and we ended up immediately leaving and relocating to a Residence Inn.Parking was one of the first red flags. The listing states that parking is included, but it failed to mention that the space is only suitable for a compact car (think Prius). As a family of five traveling in a full-size SUV, we had no way to park on-site. When I reached out for help, the response was to park ¾ mile away with 2–3 hour parking limits and move the car each time—impossible for any normal family, let alone one with kids and pets.The third-floor unit was a furnace. After hauling all our belongings up three flights of stairs, we found the top-floor rental unbearably hot with no ventilation or cross-breeze. The property manager suggested we open the windows and use a fan. That advice was both unhelpful and unsafe.There were three large operable windows in the main living area, each directly above furniture—a table, a couch, and a chair—creating a direct fall risk for children. There were no screens, no window guards, no safety devices of any kind, despite being three stories up. It’s a terrifying setup for families with kids.I honestly can’t tell you much more about the amenities or accommodations, because we didn’t stay. After seeing how unsafe and impractical the space was, we packed up and checked into a Res
Kelli B.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a luglio 2025
