As you begin to make plans for your San Diego vacation, one of the first decisions you will want to make is finding the perfect vacation home, and that is something we at Drift Vacation Homes know more than a little bit about. We understand that you want to be pampered, you want to experience luxury, and you also want to be near the beach, and because we offer all those things, we also want to throw out another idea to add to your list, that of exploring a property that offers a private pool! Family pool parties are a wonderful thing to enjoy on vacation, and if you choose one of our San Diego rentals with pools that features both a private pool and a proximity to the beach, we can promise your California getaway will be one filled with joy and luxury.
Let the Swimming Begin
Normally at this point we would start with a description of the interior of our home sweet vacation homes, but today we thought we would start with the backyards that will offer so many ways to play and relax. It’s no secret that San Diego is known for its moderate temps, rarely getting too hot or cold, which means if the pool in your property is a heated one, you will be able to swim year round. Many, if not most of our retreats will offer a private pool, and as you step out onto the patio, you may be greeted with a long, rectangular-shaped one that offers a waterfall (or a series of waterfalls) streaming out of the back wall. There may be an attached hot tub, offering more water adventures, and a line of lounge chairs provided a cushioned place to rest or tan. If yours is a beach retreat, your pool may be one with an infinity edge, seeming to eliminate the boundary between sea water and pool water, and if you have never experienced the beauty of floating as the sun sets and the sea crashes against the sandy beaches below, you are about to experience an adventure you will never forget.
The Ingredients for a Perfect Family Pool Party
Now that you have an idea as to what to expect from the pool in your Drift Vacation Homes rental, let’s start planning the perfect family pool party. There isn’t a lot of thought or prep that needs to go into this party, because the most important parts are already in place, the pool, your family, and all the sunshine for which San Diego is known. But you may want to run out to Siesel’s Meats, a butcher shop located at 4131 Ashton Street, to pick up some hamburgers, hot dogs, or juicy steaks to barbecue on the gas grills that will be located in the backyard, not far from the pool. And of course, you will want to drop by San Diego Wine & Beer Co, to make sure you have the necessary 21 and over beverages. Soft drinks and the rest of the meal can be purchased at Ralphs (101 G Street) or Albertsons (655 14th Street), and once all that has been completed, you will have all the ingredients for a perfect family pool party. Some of our properties may offer sound systems so that music can accompany your good times, but if yours doesn’t, it’s ok. We’re sure your kiddos have some sort of Bluetooth speaker system that will easily play the music from your Spotify account!
More Joy Awaits
After the pool party, you can choose to retreat to your bedroom—it really will be a tranquil space—or take the party inside, perhaps deciding to binge-watch your favorite movies on modern televisions that are large and crystal clear. Our living rooms are perfect for hanging out, watching movies or the big game, and taking naps just because you can. Located at the center of an open concept floor plan, you and your family can be doing their own thing in separate spaces while staying connected with a glance, a smile, or even a dad joke. Dining rooms are designed to handle more than just meals; these are the spaces where the best family moments can happen. Think about your own dining table at home and all the stories told, adventures shared, and games that were played and realize this can happen here as well. Share secrets over some great California wine, play board games with the kids before their eyes grow heavy and their heads begin to nod; our dining rooms may end up being your second favorite spot in the house (the backyard oasis being your first).
More Ways to Play at Home with Drift Vacation Homes
Although you will definitely want to explore all that San Diego has to offer, including beautiful beaches, exciting events, and the Comic Con Museum located in Balboa Park, you also know that your schedule over the last few months has been crazy hectic and you need some wind down time. Game rooms with a selection of arcade games, game tables, or video game consoles will help fill the house with laughter and fun, as will super-sized televisions with screens so large and clear, you will feel as if you are sitting on the sidelines of the big game, the Hallmark movie, or that new parody that just came out starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson (Once they hit the small screen, of course). Some retreats will just feature a single pool, ping pong, or foosball table, still offering another way to play, just on a more low-key scale. Maybe your dream come true vacation home will offer bookshelves filled with books and the perfect comfy chair placed where the lighting is best and you can spend many hours losing yourself in the magic of the world inside the books. There are no wrong ways to play in our San Diego sanctuaries, just many wonderful options for doing so.
Luxury Abounds
This next part is where Drift Vacation Homes excels, offering a quiet luxury that appeals to all who reside within. Although every home is different, many will offer that inexorable California style: white walls, white furnishings, and large windows that bring in the sunshine, keeping the spaces feeling cool and bright. The art on the walls is quiet and peaceful, adding to the charm of the rooms, but the kitchens may surprise you. Equipped with the big-name appliances you have always wanted in your own home, you may not be able to wait to fiddle around, baking cookies, cooking a meal, loading the refrigerator and wine chiller with food, beer, and wine, just so you can get your hands on the appliances. Custom cabinets (mostly white with some dramatic dark ones thrown in for a change), stone countertops, and breakfast bars lined with bar stools where your kids can sit while you putter, talking excitedly about your plans.
Shut the Door to the World
All the chaos you have been trying to forget during your California vacation of a lifetime can be shut away, literally, every evening when you close the door to your primary suite and climb into the most comfortable beds in the state. You won’t care about the emails that are waiting for you at the office, you won’t mind that the storm back home may have sent your trampoline flying into the neighbors backyard, and you won’t wonder if there was some light you forgot to turn off in your rush to get to the airport on your first day of vacation. Here in our bedrooms, you can shut the door to the world, snuggle under high thread count linens, and watch a little television before dropping off into a slumber so deep, you will wake up every morning of your visit feeling rested, recharged, and ready for a new day of California adventures. Some primary suites may provide fireplaces with a cozy little sitting area in front of the flames, some will offer private decks or balconies, furnished with comfy chairs, and all will include en suite baths where more luxury awaits.
Spacious and Spa-Like
We believe that not enough attention has been paid to the bathrooms in most rentals, and when you realize that men spend about 373 days of their lifetime in these rooms and women spend about 456 days of theirs, you have to wonder why. We, of course, have remedied this situation with our retreats, spending as much time contemplating the design and style of the bathroom as we do the living room or kitchen. Again, not every property will offer all of the amenities we are talking about, including deep soaking tubs, steam showers, or showers built for two, but if there is a particular amenity you crave, just read through the listing and you will find the bathroom of your dreams. We especially love the deep soaking tubs, and in many of our sanctuaries, you will find wood bath caddies that stretch across the width of the tub, providing a spot for a book, a glass of wine, and your phone, allowing you to wind down most comfortably.
A Beach Vacation
The best vacations are beach vacations, and when the waves are crashing in the background, sandy shores are within walking distance, and the serenity of the sea permeates the excitement of your party, life really will be better. San Diego and its surrounding towns are home to some of the best beaches in the world, and Drift Vacation Homes offers San Diego rentals with pools near most of them. Mission Beach in San Diego, world famous for its 100-year-old amusement park, Belmont Park, the beaches of Cardiff by the Sea, La Jolla, even Encinitas all offer the most beautiful beaches in the world, and of course, Drift is there. Enjoying the best of both worlds is made easy in our homes, and as you spend the daylight hours with your toes buried in the sand, feeling sea breezes tousle your hair and salt air soothe your soul, you will know that you are only steps away from cool and clear chlorinated waters, the luxuries you dream about, and the fun family adventures you can’t wait to continue, simply because you chose our properties for your home away from home.
All the Details
One thing we have learned over the years is that every detail is the most important, and although you may not be really excited to learn that there will be enough dishes for everyone in your traveling party or that there is a private office space where you can hook up your laptop and work from our homes, if those options weren’t available, you would probably not be too happy! Laundry rooms equipped with new washers and dryers will enable you to pack light and save room in your suitcase for all the amazing things you purchase during your San Diego adventures. Outdoor kitchens will be shaded against the bright California sunshine, patio furniture will be plentiful and placed where the views are the most breathtaking, and when you need to open that bottle of California wine, you will find a corkscrew in the drawer, ensuring that you don’t have to run out and purchase your millionth such tool!
Beach Days and Drift Vacation Home Nights
A California beach vacation should, and will, be filled with a serene vibe that you can carry with you as you shop, explore, and dine in some of the world’s best restaurants, and because you will use up a lot of energy doing all of the above, our homes will be the soft place you land at the end of every day. Comfortable, welcoming, and filled with luxury, your every moment with us will be your favorite moment. Reserve your favorite vacation home with a private pool from Drift Vacation Homes today and discover all the ways this vacation will show you how easy it is to make your dreams come true!
