It was nice to find the house was as it is described. It is cute, cozy and cheerful with lots of decorative touches. We called, then texted, Lauren upon arrival to be sure we were permitted to enter early. Her voice mail was full and we had no answer, but the entry process was just as she described in her email so we had no problem. The garage is convenient, right below the apartment, but parking is pretty tight. The bed and bath were fine, with an excellent shower head and a truly comfortable, fresh and clean bed and bedding. Refreshing ocean breezes came in the windows, since the house is a block from the ocean.
There was Trader Joe's coffee, creamer, and a nice Mr. Coffee machine for our use. The kitchen was well-equipped for food preparation and had a gas stove. The porch light did not work, so our phone flashlights were helpful after dark for going up the stairs. My son's futon was adequate, but he was concerned there was pet hair on the other couch, causing some allergy-related discomfort. The little rowboat was charming and we actually used it! We shared many photos of the canals and the architecturally diverse and pretty homes on Facebook.