Even though we never met Doug in person, he was a great host and made sure everything was comfortable in the space. The provided beach chairs and beach towels were much appreciated. Doug was also very quick to send maintenance to fix anything that broke.
The neighborhood itself, Ocean Beach, is kind of hipster-y and funky, but in a good way. It is a short walk, only 1 or 2 blocks, to lots of different bar and food options, yet you can’t hear any of the noise from the rental. It’s a really great and walkable location. There is no parking included with the space and parking can be really difficult to find (took us 20 minutes to find a spot 3 blocks away when we first arrived), so that’s also something to be aware of.
There is no AC installed in the space so it got quite hot at times, which is something to keep in mind. Doug did provide several fans to help keep cool at night, but the apartment could get quite muggy at times if they were not on.
Something to keep in mind as well (as it’s no fault of Doug’s), but the walls are a bit thin and one can definitely hear the comings and goings of neighbors (as well as their screaming children). It was not a dealbreaker but something to keep in mind while visiting.
Overall, we would stay again. The location is just unbeatable - half a block away from stairs that lead down to cliffs where you can watch the sunset over the ocean. Thanks, Doug!