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CHECKING IN & OUT Service

CHECKING IN

All of our guests should plan on checking in at 4:00 pm on Saturday, the first day of their reservation. To check in, you must be listed on the reservation’s guest list, be at least 25 years old, and have a government issued photo ID. You will receive three sets of keys per house, but you may request extra sets.

If you plan on arriving after 5:00 pm, please notify the office so arrangements can be made for you. You will still be required to officially check in the following day with your photo ID.

*Keys can only be made available for late arrivals if the balance has been paid in full.

When you check in, you will receive a packet of information with the WiFi login credentials, general house information, and the local rules and regulations.

CHECKING OUT

All of our guests have until 10:00 AM to check out. Before checking out, please make sure you complete the following:

  • Properly dispose of all food from the refrigerator and freezer.

  • Please drop off all of your non-perishable food items where they will be donated to a local food bank to support those less fortunate in our area.

  • Place all trash in the outside containers.

  • Return ALL linens to their original containers and place the containers by the entryway door.

  • Bed comforters and mattress pads should remain on the beds. Place dishes in the dishwasher and begin the wash cycle.

  • Place all items in their original position to assist with our weekly inventory inspection.

  • Lock all windows and doors. Turn off all lights and ceiling fans. Set the thermostat on the A/C to 75 degrees in the summer months.

  • For the winter months, the heat should be set to 55 degrees.

  • Return all sets of keys to Beach Realty. *You can drop off keys in the dropbox located to the right of the office building.

  • Housekeeping will complete the general housekeeping and cleaning.

To avoid any additional fees, please make sure you have completed all of the above and check out in a timely manner. Please report any lost items within 24 hours of departure. *For special booking on your preferred home for the following year’s vacation, read about our rebooking tips!

Locally Owned and Operated
Locally owned and operated

Make My Vacation was founded in Oceanside CA, and our entire team is based here. We are experts on the area, allowing us to offer guests insider tips from a local perspective.

Centrally Located Main Office
Centrally located main office

The Make My Vacation office is located in Oceanside CA just minutes from our vacation homes, and we can respond to any issue in a moment’s notice.

Rental Policy Enforcement
Rental policy enforcement

We strictly adhere to our Good Neighbor agreement and rental policies to prevent problems before they happen.

Distinguished Reputation
Distinguished reputation

Make My Vacation has an excellent reputation both online and throughout the Oceanside CA community. Our goal is make your oceanside beach rental experience amazing!

Randy & Mimi Bartkowiak

Randy & Mimi Bartkowiak

Randy and Mimi came to Oceanside from Michigan in 2016, with the intent to stay for a few months. They fell in love with the location and decided to make it permanent. Randy has a background in real estate sales and Mimi is an attorney who worked for the federal courts for almost two decades. Randy is Chief Operating Officer of MakeMyVacation.com and oversees guest relations and communication. Mimi fills the role of Chief Financial Officer as well as being the primary point of contact for all of our property owners.  

Aaron & Ashley Olsen

Aaron & Ashley Olsen

Aaron and Ashley moved to Oceanside from Michigan in the Spring of 2016 to begin working at MakeMyVacation.com. They have 3 beautiful children. In the Fall of 2019 Aaron and Ashley became Co-Owners of MMV. Aaron Olsen is the CEO of MakeMyVacation.com, providing leadership and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day workings of our company. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan and was previously employed as manager of a large retail establishment. Ashley is the Chief Technology Officer for MakeMyVacation.com

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