“We had a great experience swapping with Kate in Rancho Santa Fe. It was our first time in the area and we discovered the great beaches and waves, and the seaside cities like Del Mar, or la Jolla, which were very different and both great fun. Of course we took two trips to San Diego and Coronado Bay . Kate's home, in a guarded community was more inland, and we enjoyed driving through the luxuriant vegetation. There were also lots of fields and ranches. So there were many different ambiances and experiences throughout our days and visits. Kate and her family's home is one of the most comfortable homes I have ever been in. It's very large, very well decorated and has everything you could possibly need, from a massage bed, to a pool and spa, including a grand piano, which was great for us who love to play. Communication with Kate was really easy and efficient, we set up our exchange very quickly! They took very good care of our home. Kate is also a very generous person, and we thank her warmly for this exchange.”
simply stunning | modern coastal retreat by beach
simply stunning | modern coastal retreat by beach
Kate
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- 5 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 5 Bathrooms
About our home
Our beautiful home is a brand new, custom, one-level design of ~4500 square ft. on 1/2 acre, and also includes a separate casita with full bath. (We will update site with more pictures soon). Typical of the Southern California lifestyle, we live outdoors as much as in, and our home is designed with both entertaining and relaxing in mind. Inside the main house are 4 large bedrooms, each with their own en suite bath. Our casita is designed for separate living yet is also part of the open flow entertaining in our courtyard. The ceilings are extra tall throughout the house, and the main living area opens completely to the expansive patio, pool, BBQ and backyard through fully retractable doors which further enhances the SoCal breezy vibe. We have all the amenities one could dream up, which is what we did - a full, seated bar in the main living area, grand piano, 85" TV with surround sound zones both inside and out, 2 grassy yard areas, multiple patio areas, pool and jacuzzi with 16-foot waterfall feature, covered BBQ area complete with smoker, large grill and 3-tap keg, fire pit, and a covered and heated patio complete with 16-foot table, large beverage station and fireplace. We have a passion for entertaining, wine, music, original art and design, and our home reflects that. We are 1 mile to the beach, with quick access to all of the year-round amenities of San Diego, Orange County or LA.
I (Kate) am a Sr. Executive with a large company, and my husband (Dale) is retired. Our 3 kids are 22, 20 and 17, and also enjoy traveling. We take great pride in our home, as do our kids, and would treat another's home the same as we do ours. We have done numerous successful exchanges over the years and will now only entertain traditional swaps of similar quality home.
We are interested in traveling to Europe primarily during the summer, holidays and depending on work, and school schedules.
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Balcony
- Pool
- Cleaner
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Gym
- Air conditioning
- Equipped for kids
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
- No pets
Kate's reviews
As a host (5)“Kate’s house is fantastic! It is located in a upscale gated community area - a very quiet vineyard/hill area which is like a resort. The house itself is lovely - spacious and light, with a big yard out back with swimming pool and hot tub. Kate was very responsive and helpful throughout the process. Everything worked out really well and we had a great vacation.”
“We had the most amazing family holiday in Rancho Santa Fe (25mins from San Diego). Kate and Dales house is beautiful, large, tastefully decorated, very clean and secure within a gated complex. The private pool and spa was great and was very safe for the kids and provided hours of fun. We ate outside every day at the tables and BBQ area and sat at the fire pit each evening. The community pool and gym area within the complex is like a Tuscan vila. Kate was very helpful and provided any information required. We truly had a wonderful holiday - Kate, Dale and kids thank you so much. Elaine & Ronan”
“Relaxing setting and a large, beautiful home with a great outdoor space”
3 things they loved about the trip
- Kate and Dale were delightful
- Their home is large and comfortable
- There is so much for a family to do in San Diego
“Best girls' trip ever!”
3 things they loved about the trip
- The home is like a resort in itself, not to mention the beautiful and peaceful neighborhood.
- The owners are so kind. They went out of their way to make sure we had lots of information about the area.
- It was just the perfect balance of things to do and not doing anything!
“We loved hanging out by the pool and sitting in the hot tub. Practicing our putting on the green. Cooking burgers in the fabulous outdoor kitchen. Del Mar and La Jolla were an easy drive where we enjoyed great shopping and marvelous restaurants. Oh yes, and watching the sea lions! ”
More about us
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We're a couple with 3 great children (17, 20, 22)
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Kate is a sr. executive with a large company; Dale is a retired small business owner
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We love the theater, hiking, sports, art, music and travel...We love hanging out with friends and family, and enjoy great beer and really great wine!
Swap availability
- White
- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
- Red
- Not Available
Where is it?
Neighbourhood
Perfectly located one mile from Cardiff Beach on the north side of San Diego. Walking distance to shops and restaurants and easy access to the freeway and all that Southern California has to offer.
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