We loved staying with Tara! The place was great and here is why:
-Our room was very clean upon arrival - spotless, actually.
- Super comfortable mattresses and pillows.
- We had a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster in the downstairs unit and then full access to the kitchen upstairs. Wasn't sure how the upstairs situation would work out, but it was well stocked with tea, coffee, oil and all the pots and pans etc. that we needed. Also we got to meet some other cool guests and chit chat with them. We also saw Tara and Justin up there a few times, but other times we had the whole kitchen/living room area to ourselves.
- The little backyard chill zone was a comfy spot to hangout on a sunny day. Likewise with the upstairs back deck with plenty of patio/deck table seating.
- We were able to use two of the 5 bikes that Tara offers guests as part of your stay. We actually brought our baby bike seat for our 20 month old son and my husband attached it to one of the bikes that was a 5 or 7 speed. They rode it everywhere - including downtown! They didn't win any land speed awards but it got them there and back. The other bikes were cruisers. All-in-all, the bikes would be perfect for cruising the flat terrain around Ocean Beach.
- Tara's place was pretty close to the Ocean Beach "strip" and beach area. A quick walk or bike ride away. According to my husband, there are a bunch of great brew pubs within a 4 or 5 mile radius (including Stone and Modern Times) of the house. In less than a mile you can get to 5 or 6 of them very close to the beach.
- We had a few questions prior to our visit and while we were there and Tara was always very quick to respond. She also accommodated us with a few special requests.
- The place was super affordable and we felt like we got a super great deal. The stay exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay with Tara again if we happen to be back down in San Diego.