We felt like we were at home! Everything we needed was walking distance away. ...and if it wasn't, we didn't care because we had guaranteed parking in a garage! The bed was super comfy and the air conditioned bedroom was a dream (we were there during hot days). A short walk and you're on the beach. The house is in an alley, but it's much wider than others in the area and well lit. If you have a problem with homeless people, you probably shouldn't visit the beach cities in S Cali (addressing other comments). We would definitely stay here again.