Carole was a wonderfully gracious host. We were welcomed by a basket of food and goodies. She was very quick to respond to any questions during and leading up to our stay and offered many suggestions about where to go in Manhattan Beach and surrounding areas. The house was a great setup - a few blocks up from the beach with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean from the upstairs balcony where you can watch the sunset. Large kitchen was well-equipped and plenty of space in bedrooms. All nicely decorated, functional and clean. It's a great spot to stay if you're looking for a relaxing vacation and home-away-from-home close to the beach but without an influx of tourists. Thank you, Carole!