Overall, this was a great place for our family to stay while visiting the Los Angeles area.
It's a bit more than a 5 minute walk to the beach - probably closer to 15-20. Not a big deal, but if you have younger kids or anyone who can't walk long distances, this is good to be aware of.
The weather was on the chilly side while we were there and the main door is not well sealed, so things were pretty chilly in the morning (and this is coming from a Midwest girl!) There was also a weird cracking/booming noise that happened in the master bedroom at night when the house was settling with the temperature changes. If you're a light sleeper, this might be a problem for you.
When we had questions for Dusty she was quick to respond and very friendly.