The location is exceptional. It’s exactly as it was described. Within walking distance from the beach - 3-5 minutes. AND a 30 minute walk to Abbot Kinney - trendy little area with cute boutiques, shops, and delicious restaurants. It’s about a 10 minute drive.
The beaches were surprisingly clean. Even though it’s an eyesore - I was happy to see trash bins lined down the beach. Hawaii really should implement something similar.
The AirBNB is situated right on the canal. It is exactly as pictured. It’s a beautiful area. It’s quiet and far enough away from all the action. But yet close enough to get to it easily.
A couple things I overlooked. I didn’t realize this airBNB is actually lived in… and it definitely feels like it. As described, it is the entire unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. However, it is unit #2 of 4 units. So there are people living above, and you can hear them walking around.
Upon arrival we accessed the unit easily. The host provided all the necessary instructions to open the residence. It woul have been nice to have a pamphlet/binder with pertinent information. Most airbnb’s I have stayed at has a binder of some sorts with suggestions for places to eat or activities.
Issues I had :
Besides the fact it was lived in - but that was my own fault for not reading the listing correctly…
When we arrived the floors were sandy, which I can only assume came from the fire pit. In Hawaii we take our shoes off when entering people’s homes. So I noticed that immediately.
The master bedroom, the bed squeaks quite loudly. So if you are staying with another couple. Any intimacy or privacy is out. Besides the doors do not block any sound.. You can hear people talking as if they are at the foot of the bed.
Owners were in Spain.. so with the time difference. They were not always able to respond to our issues as quickly.
We couldn’t use the second shower because the knob didn’t turn. The owner’s sent a handyman to fix it.
The laundry facilities are shared with the other units. It’s in a communal space.
It would’ve been nice to be told in advanced.
We were looking all over the unit - of course I couldn’t find it because it wasn’t in the unit. I checked the original airbnb post to make sure I wasn’t losing my mind.
I personally feel like laundry facitlies is one of the many reasons why people airbnb. It didn’t bother us to stay around the house while our clothes washed. Since we didn’t plan much most days. But I can see having to wait for your clothes to be done to free it up for other residents could be annoying. Especially if you are the type of traveler that likes to jammed everything into a vacay.
Guests are not able to use the wine fridge. This would’ve been nice feature, since we stopped at a couple wineries on the way down & we picked up some exceptional wines.. Willow Creek Wine Co.
The refrigerator is very sensitive. It kept beeping non-stop. There is a way to making the beeping stop. Unfortunately it took us awhile to figure what the beeping was. We thought by pushing the alarm button, it would stop. It seemed to be a temporaty fix. But you have to hold the button for 3 seconds.
Besides being lived in.. and those issues. We enjoyed our stay. It is a super cute unit. It’s relaxing. If you don’t mind the wear and tear of normal living conditions & shared communal spaces. Then this place is perfect