Myself and my 2 daughters (8 & 11) stayed at John’s apartment for a last minute beach trip and had an awesome time. The neighborhood was really great, and the neighbors very friendly. There was even a friendly neighborhood cat named Sly that waited patiently for pets whenever the kids were around. As a mom with 2 girls, I felt comfortable with the kids being in the shared courtyard alone while I was in the apartment.
I had to do some remote work during the staying. The apartment had a desk and excellent WiFi. The cell service was bad, but that’s the case with the whole peninsula.
For the light cooking we did the apartment had everything we needed. But if you’re planning to do any major cooking you may want to bring some extra pans, mixing bowls, measuring cups, etc.
There were plenty of beach items available for use at the apartment and both the bay side and beach side are a short walk away. There’s a liquor store just a few streets away which has essentials. On that same street there’s a yummy cafe for breakfast or lunch.
I look forward to coming back to John’s apartment for a longer stay.