OUR INCEPTION
As San Diego natives and homeowners, we founded our company based on the need for a management company that offered competitive management fees and provided consistent bookings, while maintaining each home at the highest level.
A LOCAL APPROACH
Locally operated, with nearly 50 years of local San Diego County knowledge.
CONTACT USWHAT SEPARATES SURF STYLE?
SPECIALIZED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Surf Style’s focus is on one product – San Diego County property management. 100% of Surf Style’s business is dedicated to property management. We offer access to real estate sales agents should our homeowners be interested in buying / selling their home.
NO EXPENSE MARKUPS
Our aim is to keep expenses low for our homeowners; expenses incurred from third party vendors and retailers is the cost we pass on to you with no additional mark-up fees.
REVENUE GROWTH
Our team implements strategies & looks for creative ways to maximize revenues for homeowners with 2+ unit properties. This allows us to increase revenues by 15%+.
COMPETITIVE FULL SERVICE MANAGEMENT FEE
20% Short Term, 15% Monthly Furnished, & 7% Long Term | Full Service | Fixed. *No Credit Card Fees. As our company continues to grow organically, we are able to maintain one of the most competitive management fees in the industry. This enables us to pass along added profits to our homeowners. Our management fee is always 20% Short Term, 15% Monthly Furnished, & 7% Long Term tenancies; this is a fixed fee that does not increase annually. Our service level is always “Full Service,” which helps streamline the management process and maximize our client’s bottom line.
PARTNERSHIP MENTALITY
We advise on cost effective improvements over time in order to increase rates and generate repeat guests for all of our managed homes. We think of our management more as a partnership; as trust is earned & relationships are forged over time, Surf Style has a program in place to contribute funds towards improvements. Our #1 goal is always generating maximum revenues while maintaining our homes at the highest level.
MEET THE TEAM
Cheri
Managing Director
Cheri oversees all facets of Surf Style operations. Duties include managing other team members, support with escalated guest & homeowner concerns, inspect vacant homes, & onboarding of new homes. Cheri brings a wealth of knowledge to our team, with 20+ years of property management & hospitality experience including managing 300+ vacation rentals.
Cassie
Reservations & Revenue Manager
Dana
Operations Manager
Dana coordinates all Maintenance Work Orders at Surf Style including day to day maintenance, after-hours emergencies, guest services, and preventative maintenance. Dana graduated with a degree in Business Management at San Diego State University. In addition she brings a wealth of knowledge with over 10 years of work experience including a Field Property Manager at Golden Property Management.
Farrah
Reservations Specialist
Chase
Area Field Inspector
Chase joined the Surf Style team in 2023 as an Area Field Inspector. He assists in inspecting and maintaining our San Diego County coastal vacation homes to the highest standard for guest-ready conditions. Chase has a bachelor’s degree in Resort and Lodging Management from Chico State and as a San Diego native, Chase brings a wealth of local knowledge to the team. He previously served as an Assistant Property Manager for Vanitie Court Vacation Rentals as well as a Front Desk Agent for The Catamaran Hotel & Resort.
Amy
Area Field Inspector
With over two decades in the hospitality industry, Amy brings a deep passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. A proud local of Mission Beach, Amy has sixteen years of expertise in vacation rental reservations and currently serves as an Area Field Inspector with Surf Style Vacation Homes. Her attention to detail and commitment to quality ensures every stay exceeds expectations. Outside of work, Amy enjoys soaking in the beauty of the beach and bay, embracing the lifestyle that makes this area so special.
Homeowner Testimonials
Robert B
“Surf Style is great at managing vacation rentals. Nick boosted income and lowered expenses at my cottage on Venice Court in Mission Beach and turned it into a successful year round rental deposit being a remodeled 75+ year old home. He always delivers on his income numbers and I have been referring him business for 5+ years now.”
Christine S
“This was our first rental experience and I’m so glad I went with Nick and his Surf Style team. Our house looked better when we got back than when we left it!”
Kyle M
“We have been delighted with Surf Style Vacation Homes' service and attention to all the details of our rental property. We recommend them highly!”
Richard G
“We have had an excellent experience with Surf Style: Nick has been very responsible and communicative; he handled all issues in a very professional manner and have rarely needed to contact us; our reviews have been consistently excellent, both regarding the home as well as the service and communication provided by Surf Style. We feel fortunate to be working with them and recommend them highly.”
Richard and Leigh E
"Surf Style has been the property manager for our home in La Jolla for the last three years. Whether it has been rental management, the cleaning service, or addressing necessary repairs, our experience has been uniformly outstanding. Reliability, communication, and attention to detail have all been impressive. We can unequivocally and enthusiastically recommend Surf Style."
David W
“I have been with Surf Style for over 2 years, for my rental property in La Jolla shores. Nick and his staff do a great job! They have very good repair people and they respond to any issues in a timely manner. The cleaning people do a good job, and communication is never a problem. I highly recommend Nick and his team!”