We traveled as a family with two teens, so there were 4 total staying for the week. And while the place is clean, centrally located, and stocked with things we needed, we never were quite comfortable in this space.
- There are two AC units in the space, one in the living room and one in the main bedroom. And even with them running all day, we weren't able to keep the house cool enough to be comfortable (it was high 78-85 all week). In addition, the units are pretty loud so it was hard to have them running while sleeping (think loud hotel AC system) or working. So we ended up opening the doors and windows to try to get a breeze going and just made it work.
- The shared outdoor space is at the back of the unit next to an ADU connected to a garage. The person staying there had windows open and music going and it felt like we were intruding on their space. So we never ended up hanging out outside.
- There were painters who came at 8:30 all week, scraping stucco and working during the day playing music (another reason we didn't hang out in the back). So no opportunity for the teens to sleep in on our vacation.
- The kitchen isn't the most comfortable place to hang out - and it is the only place in the house where you can have food or drink. There are 3 bar stools at the counter (that are bar height - so not really comfortable to sit at). So we always had one person standing. And the door to the fridge is backward and close to the peninsula, so you have to walk to the other side of the kitchen to get something from the fridge. And if someone else is in the kitchen you end up doing a bit of a dance.
- The house is located on the corner of a 3 way stop - so there is traffic going by at all hours.
However - this place has a lot of things going for it. And if the noise, heat, or shared space aren't an issue for you - it would be quite comfortable. It has a huge washing machine, comfortable couch with a big TV, a desk in the living room that was comfortable to work at, good beds, and a fully stocked kitchen with nice pots and storage containers, folders coffee pods, and even treats in the fridge for us.