Host is active and involved. Called to check in on us. Door was open. Place is large and good for a family - perhaps too large for just my daughter and I. Note: the beach that is 10 min away is down a steep hill, and is primarily used by surfers. Photo implies you can see the water from the front of the house - really, you can't as there is a condo complex there. Neighborhood is families and fairly quiet - no large parties nearby though there were some in the extended area.