There's no dishwasher.
The listing said there was one; there wasn’t. For some stays that may not matter, but we rented the place with family for the holidays and cooked a decent bit. (Darryl returned the cleaning fee+$40 to compensate for this inaccuracy, but that frankly felt inadequate given that we would not have rented the place if the listing had been accurate.)
Pros:
- The location -- so many things we wanted to do in LA were just a 10 or 20-minute drive away
- The beds were comfy
- The beach is just a 2-mile run away
Cons:
- No dishwasher, despite the listing
- Kitchen is barebones (no corkscrew, no grater, flimsy cooking utensils, just one dishtowel, etc.)
- I wouldn't call the place "dazzling" -- many of the rooms needed a paint job and one of the bathrooms had broken and uneven tiles
The house may be a good fit if you're looking for a place to crash. But if you are looking for a place for a family to gather and enjoy meals at home, look elsewhere.