Invasion of the Single-Use Plastic Bag

March 24, 2011

They invade our homes, lurk in our backyards, wander our streets, swim in our ocean, float down our rivers and streams, and find shelter amongst trees and bushes.  They are found in the most populated and the most remote places on Earth.  They need no resources to persist and may indeed outlive the human race.  We cannot ignore [...]

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How to Help: Tsunami Relief & Aid

March 15, 2011

Click HERE for ways to help those affected by Japan’s Earthquake & Tsunami. ***

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Vacation with your Pet & Save!

March 3, 2011

Love to travel, but hate to leave your furry friend at home?  With Bluewater, not only can your dog come along, he can save you money! Receive a $50 discount on your pet fee with a new weekly booking made on any of these PET FRIENDLY beach vacation rentals in the month of March! MENTION [...]

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Remodeling to Get the Most Out of Your Vacation Rental

March 2, 2011

Your vacation rental should be the place for you or your tenants to relax and enjoy coastal luxury. However, it can be somewhat difficult to enjoy the pleasures of a stunning property when the interior of your house is outdated, poorly equipped or unattractive. If you retreat to your own vacation property, you want to [...]

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Beachhouse.com Homeowners go GREEN!

December 16, 2010

Beachhouse.com is lucky enough to work with some of the best homeowners in the world…they never cease to amaze us.  One of our clients, PineappleFish, is so committed to doing good for the planet, that they went green for the Holidays.  We are happy to present to you… The Greenest Christmas Tree in Florida! PineappleFish wanted to [...]

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Lifestyle Villas Last Minute Holiday Specials

December 3, 2010

Say Goodbye to 2010 with Lifestyle Lifestyle’s villa rental program consists of a carefully handpicked selection of stunning beachfront, ocean & golf view villas and condominiums in Los Cabos’ most prestigious developments. At Lifestyle, we manage every home we rent, therefore we are able to maintain and provide superb quality standards in every property. Quality [...]

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Homeowner Brings New Meaning to “Pet Friendly” Vacation Rentals

November 18, 2010

Beachhouse.com homeowner and owner of Mermaid Cottages, Diane Kaufman, has combined 2 of her loves – property management and dogs – in her latest “pet” project, Beach Bum Biscuits.  These delectable all-natural bakery-made dog biscuits are currently on sale in Tybee Island, Georgia at Seaside Sisters, and will soon be available in a beach town near [...]

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Spotlight: Casa Piazza, Manzanillo, Mexico

November 5, 2010

Christmas & New Years weeks: Book Now & SAVE $1,000 OFF regular Holiday rental rates AND get $1,000 to use towards meals cooked by Casa Piazza’s Chef! Welcome to Casa Piazza, a striking blend of Mediterranean and Mexican style in a peaceful natural setting. Our home is truly your vacation fantasy come true. Located in [...]

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Laguna Beach, Three Arch Bay & Tidepools

October 27, 2010

When I decided to move to Orange County, I was excited and nervous.  This was going to be my first time living away from the Central Coast town that I was born and raised in, had gone to college in, and had started my career in.  I had barely settled and homesickness hadn’t even had a chance [...]

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Beachhouse.com Vacation Rentals Teams Up with Pro Surfers James Pribram and Mary Osborne for 2010 JAYO Invitational Celebrity-Pro-Am Volleyball Tournament

September 28, 2010
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Spotlight: Cabo San Lucas Vacation Rentals

August 31, 2010

Have you had the opportunity to experience Baja California in style? Check out these deluxe villas located in Cabo San Lucas! The “Casa Luca De Pedregal” Villa is a private and exclusive luxury property in the guard-gated community of Pedregal, showcasing expansive 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. It is [...]

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The California Surf Project

August 27, 2010

“Random Observation No. 3463: It’s illegal to pump your own gas in Oregon!” Have you ever imagined what it would be like to quit your job, pack your boards, and surf your way down the California coast?   Though it may sound like a daydream, The California Surf Project is a fully photographed travel diary [...]

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Spotlight: Bluefields Bay Jamaican Seaside Villas

August 20, 2010

15% OFF Adult Rates When you Book Through Beachhouse.com! (you must mention “Beachhouse.com” when you make your reservation to receive discount. Offer valid for stays before November 1, 2010) Imagine boarding an airplane, taking a scenic helicopter transfer and reaching Bluefields Bay, Jamaica, in time for a refreshing beach swim followed by sunset cocktails and [...]

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Come Party with Us and Adopt a Shark!

August 18, 2010

Join Beachhouse.com at The Great Shark Affair, a special public awareness event demonstrating the effects of our actions on our oceans, coastlines, bays, reef systems, and the blue eco-systems. Enjoy delicious gourmet food and beverages while learning about sharks & our oceans, bidding on auction items and playing “Shark Jeopardy”! You should also check out [...]

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Spotlight: Kona, Hawaii

August 2, 2010

Kailua-Kona, often referenced as simply “Kona”, is an infamously beautiful tropical getaway located along the shoreline of Kailua Bay and up the southern slope of Hualālai volcano.  Reputed for the region’s bold Kona coffee beans, which are cultivated on the slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts, this [...]

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At the Beach: Kahuna Kupuna Surf Contest

July 27, 2010

In Hawaiian, “Kahuna” means “Big Chief” and “Kupuna” means “Grandparent” or “Older member of the community to whom everyone goes for advice and counsel.”  So, “Kahuna Kupuna” means “Big Chief Grandparent” in Hawaiian. Kahuna Kapuna is the only amateur surf contest in the world that focuses on surfers age 40 and over by offering separate shortboard and longboard [...]

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Spotlight: Isla Mujeres, Mexico

July 26, 2010

Crowded beaches and congested airports, all factors in a typical vacation that makes us a little apprehensive to book that flight and take the time off. What if you could find the ultimate escape, without sacrificing the luxury and service of a resort? Let me offer a suggestion. Isla Mujeres, an island town a short [...]

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Organizations We Love – Vacation Homes for Charity

July 6, 2010

We love finding great companies and organizations to blog about.  And even better when the company or organization incorporates a great cause and the travel or vacation rental industry!  We just came across Vacation Homes for Charity, a great organization that partners vacation rental homeowners with charities in need. From their Website: “There are 1000′s of charities [...]

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Cheers to a good cause…

June 3, 2010

The other night, my friend came over for dinner and, being the great friend that she is, she also brought along a bottle of wine…and not just any wine.  An avid reader of this blog (thanks K!) she knows that the Surfrider Foundation is a frequent topic of conversation, so she brought a bottle of Surfrider Chardonnay! I know…who [...]

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Beachhouse.com in the News! Named one of the best “Blogs that Offer First Class Travel Advice)

June 2, 2010

45 Blogs that Offer First Class Travel Advice Posted May 31st, 2010 by Tucker Lima Everyone loves to travel, but there are always frustrating times while traveling, especially with many of the modern day restrictions and screenings involved while just trying to board an airplane. People are willing to deal with that though because they know [...]

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Sandcastles – not just child’s play anymore!

June 2, 2010

If you’re going to live the beach-house lifestyle, there’s one skill you can’t do without, and that’s the ability to build a respectable sandcastle.  True beach lovers know that there’s nothing more relaxing than feeling the sun on your back, the wind through your hair, and wet sand on your hands as you construct a [...]

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Help Wildlife Affected by the BP Oil Spill

May 13, 2010

Help NWF save wildlife in the Gulf.  Text “WILDLIFE” to 20222 to donate $10. http://www.nwf.org/oilspill How Can You Help: Volunteer for the Cleanup Efforts – The National Wildlife Federation is helping coordinate the on-the-ground volunteer effort, including NWF’s Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams, which are being set up to monitor the coastline for wildlife in distress. [...]

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Karl Strauss Brewery’s Beach to Brewery 2010 – A Beer & Music Fest to benefit Surfrider Foundation

April 27, 2010

WHAT: Beach to Brewery Beer + Music Fest WHEN: Saturday May 8, 2010 from 2:00p-7:00p WHERE: Karl Strauss Main Brewery in Pacific Beach (Map It!) Other Info: This year marks the 7th year of supporting the local San Diego Surfrider Chapter. Admission includes a souvenir taster glass and 5 samples. Tickets are $25/pre-sale and $30/at [...]

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Cool Cause – SurfAid International

April 9, 2010

In 1999, on a surf trip to the Mentawai Islands (a chain of about seventy islands and islets off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia) Dr. Dave Jenkins, physician and surfer, fell in love with more than the epic waves  - the Mentawai people.  These people, mostly women and children, were dying from preventable [...]

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TOMS Shoes: One Day Without Shoes – April 8th

April 8, 2010

TOMS (you know, the awesome shoe company that donates a pair of shoes to a child in need every time you buy a pair of their shoes) has declared that TODAY, April 8th is One Day Without Shoes Day!  Below is some information from their Website about the day, the cause and the solution. “One [...]

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Earth Friendly Companies: Seventh Generation

April 7, 2010

Seventh Generation, a Burlington, Vermont-based eco-concious company was founded in 1988 on the idea that: “In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” -From the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy Two decades later, as the rest of the world is now understanding the importance of sustainability, [...]

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5th Annual Surf Nite in SLO to Honor Irish Big Wave Surfers

March 11, 2010

WHAT: SURF NITE IN SLO WHEN: Thursday, March 18 from 7:30-9:30pm WHERE: Fremont Theatre, San Luis ObispoPRICE: $25 General, $15 SLOIFF Film Society and Students The fifth annual Surf Nite in SLO is featuring a film from Ireland as part of this year’s focus on Irish films. WAVERIDERS is the critically-acclaimed story of Ireland’s roots [...]

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Beachhouse.com’s BEST VACATION EVER Photo Contest

March 9, 2010

Submit a photo from your BEST VACATION EVER to Beachhouse.com Vacation Rental’s Facebook page for a chance to win a great prize and be featured in an upcoming blog post! The photo can be of anything – your pet, your kids, a beautiful view, whatever you feel best depicts your BEST VACATION EVER!   Please [...]

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Surfrider Foundation Announces Premier of Revolutionary Film to Improve Water Management System

March 3, 2010

On World Water Day, Monday March 22, 2010, the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will premier The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water at The Loft on the campus of UC San Diego. This new short film, narrated by actress Zuleikha Robinson from the television series Lost, dives into controversial problems [...]

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Travel Deal – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

March 1, 2010

Book 6 nights and stay the 7th night FREE! Offer good through May 31, 2010 – Please mention Beachhouse.com to receive discount. This newly built, privately gated, fully furnished villa has the attention to detail that can make your vacation an unforgettable experience. Its lush courtyard with tropical gardens and beautiful swimming pool provides the [...]

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