Mariann's place is located a 20 minute walk from the ocean and they live in a nice neighborhood; places closer to the ocean tend to have some homeless people. Their dog Sasha is nice and friendly but also quiet. When I was in the room, I sometimes forgot they even had a dog. The breakfast that I was offered consisted of fresh baked croissants, fresh fruit, and fruit juice -- it is delicious! I'm sure that if you want to eat more than two croissants for breakfast, Mariann would accommodate. The room and bathroom are very clean and the decor is cute. Though the bathroom is technically shared, I never encountered anyone else using the bathroom so it felt like a private bathroom. Mariann and Mark are very hospitable hosts and have an excellent guide to restaurants in the area stashed in the room. The recommendations that I went to were spot on! If I visit the area in the future, I would definitely come stay here again. :)