First things first, let me just say, that I would absolutely recommend staying here.
Tony was great to deal with, he was in touch quickly when we asked to book, and was very welcoming. He also contacted us prior to arrival to ensure we were under control.
On arrival, Tony met us at the door and welcomed us. He gave us a quick rundown of everything and was great to talk to.
Claudia came home later on and she was also very welcoming.
The space is just as shown, its private and quiet, but is well equipped. The bed was comfy, everything worked perfectly.
We were rapt to see hummingbirds right outside the window, and to hear the local wildlife scrabbling around (possums, squirrels, birds)
The place was clean and tidy, and was a welcome wind-down after three hectic weeks travelling around.
Use of the Dr Seuss beach-cruisers was great, and we took a fun ride to the beach, down past Santa Monica Pier and back.
After checking out, Claudia helped us store our luggage as our flight was late in the day and they had more people arriving.
When we came back to collect our gear, Tony helped us get everything to the shuttle and farewelled us.
As mentioned, this was a wind-down at the end of a long and busy trip, so it was fantastic to strike two friendly, helpful and joyful souls such as Tony and Claudia. We didn't spend much time with them, but they gave us local-knowledge about places to eat and buy supplies, things to see and do, and were just fun people in general.
Overall, we felt this place was good value for money, and the experience was well beyond that of a hotel. Its clear that Tony and Claudia don't do this just for the money, they enjoy meeting people and sharing stories and experiences. Good people, good times. Thanks Tony and Claudia, keep up the good work!