“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.”
Stunning, mediterranean/classic-inspired retreat
Stunning, mediterranean/classic-inspired retreat
Kate
Joined
Mar 2011
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- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 5 Bathrooms
About our home
Our stunning home is used frequently for entertaining, with over 5,000 square feet, a fabulous back yard with large outdoor wrap-around bar/kitchen, surround sound, pool w/ spa, firepit, lush grass, fruit trees, and mountain views galore. From the upstairs balcony, you can see the ocean. Typical of the Southern California lifestyle, we live outside as much as inside and are very casual! Our home has wood floors throughout plus hand-made terra cotta floors in the foyer and laundry room, 2 staircases, custom lighting, formal dining room that seats 12, original art and antiques, and is impeccably maintained. (We also have an Xbox in the playroom for the kids!)
We live in Rancho Santa Fe, one of the most exclusive areas in Southern California and in the US, and have easy access to all of the amenities of San Diego (golf, beaches, world-famous San Diego Zoo, theme parks, professional sports, shopping, dining, night life) as well as quick access north to Orange County and/or Los Angeles. While our home has a fabulous pool and back yard, which most people never want to leave, our neighborhood does have a wonderful central clubhouse with state-of-the-art gym, jr. olympic-sized pool, parks and outdoor kitchens. For peace of mind, we live in a guard-gated community. We have a gardener and housekeeper that come weekly, however the housekeeper may be available more frequently.
I (Kate) am a Sr. Executive with a large cap public company, and my husband (Dale) has the flexibility of staying home with our kids: Grant (20, college junior), Gavin (18, college freshman) and Lael (15, junior), while managing his own business. We take great pride in our home, as do our kids, and would treat another's home the same as we do ours.
We are interested in traveling to Europe as well as the US, (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 (10th, 12th and college sophomore)
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Kate is a sr. executive with a large cap company; Dale owns a security systems business
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We love the theater, running; sports, art, music and travel...We love great beer and great wine!
Swap availability
- White
- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
- Red
- Not Available
Where is it?
Neighbourhood
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