The host was super friendly and is reachable by a phone call. I believe she lives nearby. The house is walking distance to the beach - a dog beach. The host loves pets she's even got a dog bed and some amenities for your dog. The house is as advertised - it is an old house and everything seems to be original. Parking is definitely an issue. There is a spot to park in the back alley but because this is a shared unit that parking spot is also shared. So you may not be able to find street parking if you come home at a later time. However, if you want to be in a location that is walking distance to the beach and restaurants and dogs allowed, then this may be a place for you to stay.