We stayed in Heather's place while on a family CA road trip, it was our first stop on a 10-day tour. The apartment was clean and stylish and the bottle of local wine was a nice touch. Proximity to the beach was a huge plus and we were able to watch 2 beautiful sunsets while we were in town. Though a bit smaller than we anticipated, where it's probably more suited to a couple than a small family, the space has everything you need. Note Heather's mention of thin walls and how the noise travels.