There are pros and cons.
Pros: spacious, light and airy. Proximity to the beach is wonderful - a 5 minute walk down the road and over a foot bright. There is a great view of the ocean and sunset. You can hear the waves. Hot tub is great to have in theory (we had trouble getting the water to heat up.) Communication was good.
Cons: The house sits right off of the Pacific Coast Highway. Although some of the other reviewers mention the road noise, the noise was far worse than what we could imagine. The tires hitting the asphalt in that particular section create a very loud noise that carries up to the bedrooms. When we were sleeping, it felt like a freight train was running through the bedroom. and there was no reprieve even in the middle of the night.
Two parts of the house were partitioned off and rented out as separate units. One of them is more obtrusive because it was separated from the main house (where we were) by only a door. We could hear them talking and their TV/music as well as smell unwanted aromas.
The kitchen cabinets are quite dated.
I have never given a negative review on Airbnb before but feel that other travelers would want to know and have a chance to weigh their priorities. Thank you.