My partner and I spent 3 nights here and couldn't have been happier with our stay. Parking was easy right out front of the main property facing Carolina St. The landscaping around the property and enclosing our private guest house in the back made for a great environment. We spent some time outside in the private patio area each night either having dinner or a drink and enjoying the excellent weather.
We cooked several meals in the apartment, which was made far easier by the well-stocked kitchen (pots/pans, cutlery, dishware, basic cooking materials like seasonings and olive oil). There is a Vons within a 10-minute drive. If you're looking to buy some fresh seafood, the San Pedro Fish Market is also just a 5-10 minute drive.
We went to Cabrillo Beach each day, which was an easy 10-minute walk, and also enjoyed an incredible sunset just down the street (and up the hill) by the Korean Friendship Bell overlooking the Pacific.
Adrienne was an exceptional host. Self check-in was seamless and she promptly responded to our queries about local beaches, while making recommendations of her own. The studio apartment is located in the backyard of the main house (entrances from the backyard as well as directly from the Carolina Place alleyway, located next to Carolina Street), and we felt like we had our own private beachside apartment. She respected our privacy at all times, and we were pleasantly surprised to find two large bottles of water and some chocolate treats waiting for us in the apartment. In addition to the kitchen amenities, there were two nice beach towels and great bathroom amenities.
We highly recommend this property for 1-2 people looking for a quiet beachside getaway!