Michael was a wonderful personable host. He greeted us at checkin to explain the details of the house which was quite helpful.
This place is just as described on the site. It was fully stocked with kitchen supplies, linens, wifi, televisions in 2 of the 3 bedrooms, and beach toys/gear. The home is beautiful and clean with spectacular views of the coast. The house was the perfect size for our party of 6. The upstairs has a very large master bedroom (king), which shares a bathroom with another bedroom (2 twins). The third bedroom (queen) is on first floor. The washer/dryer, which is a must for me on vacation, is large capacity and clean. The parking space (another must have) was an enclosed garage space at the front entrance of the home. The backyard was spacious and gets lots of sun during the day if you didn't want to take the walk to the beach. I honestly can't think of anything that I would change or add to make our experience better.
The home is about a block from a grocery store, which is also where the downtown area begins. There are lovely boutique shops and lots of restaurants within walking distance. The beach/pier is a few blocks away and about a 10 minute walk. If you like to walk/run there is a long path along the beach which stretches for miles north and south. Personal opinion: Manhattan Beach is much more family friendly and less touristy than some of the other popular spots in the area.
I would definitely recommend this home to others who are considering to vacation in the Manhattan Beach.