Can’t beat this location and super retro vibe. The stylings of this place are cool and authentic, from the furnishings to the art. Garage parking included is so key. Lots of space! Comfortable for hanging out indoors and out. Clear directions for check-in made it easy.
A few oddities, however. No toilet paper holder. Poor lighting in the master bedroom, and even darker at night, masks the layer of dust everywhere (don’t look under the bed!). Might not have noticed except for my dust allergies. The extensive checkout checklist has so many requests it makes one wonder what the $90 mandatory clean up fee goes to, especially when there’s still dust and grime.
Nonetheless, the unique charm of the decor, the well stocked kitchen (including butter, coffee, sugar, olive oil, even non-expired milk!), PRIME location (walkable to shopping districts, restaurants, the beach, skate park and more), and garage parking and laundry make this a worthy find. Definitely read thru host’s book of resources with maps, recommended restaurants, etc. There’s also bikes and locks, beach gear and more available (we didn’t use, cuz we brought skateboards and mostly on foot). The appliances (fridge, toaster, stove/oven, laundry) are also retro but in fine working order.