This was my first AirBnB experience. Mostly pros a couple small cons vs hotels. Booked a family trip for my family of four and my brother's family of 4 ... overall 4 kids ages 3-7. The kids loved it. The location was superb. Can't be beat, literally one half block away from the Pacific Ocean, sunset views in just about every room even the master shower window. There was plenty of room for our group size, the kids used main floor bedroom as their hang out room/game room. I think you could squeeze in another couple or family of 3 into that bedroom and still not feel overcrowded especially because each bedroom has private access to a full bathroom. I can't say enough how amazing it is in Mission Beach. Went on 5 mile runs every morning steps outside the entrance and you're on the boardwalk path (or shoreline) for a picturesque jog in either direction. Great food options for breakfast lunch dinner. Highly recommend La Playa Tacos five minute walk for fish tacos or breakfast burritos.
Tammi's house has just about everything you could imagine needing for a beach trip which was a pleasant surprise even a medium sized cooler/ice chest. Plenty of designated beach towels. The beach chairs arent exactly Tommy Bahama and could use updating but they get the job done. PLENTY of toys/balls boogie boards for kids except at least one of the boards should be replaced. Kitchen is stocked well for cooking although we did not. I thought we would grill, and there is a note on fridge to clean grill after use, but clearly previous occupants did not abide, and I assume Tammi's clean up crew doesnt address the grill because it was so dirty I couldnt use it. The home itself is very nice. Plenty of room. Everything worked. Good water pressure in shower.
Cleanliness was an issue upon check in. Would say that it was not filthy but was not clean either. Definitely did not meet expectations considering price point which brings me to my one cons of AirBnB vs Hotel. While a hotel under this circumstance would either change your room, have someone clean it immediately, or comp you in some way, there is no recourse for the customer in AirBnB. That being said I did appreciate Tammi's quick responses and what seemed to be genuine apologies.
The pros do outweigh though and it made for a great joint family 3 night vacation. Would definitely give it another shot and stay here again next summer I think the issues will be addressed.