Tara met us at check in and showed us around the apartment, including how to use the de-humidifier. We met the cats (who are adorable!) and got settled in. Tara's place is dog friendly, and she alerted us to any escape routes in case the dogs were going to be off leash in the backyard.

It was easy to get to Dog Beach by going out the back gate and walking through the park to get to the path. Tara provided a helpful binder with restaurant information.

The main living area has a twin bed, which we didn't use, but would be useful if there was a third person with you. There's a little fridge, microwave, tea and coffee, along with some chocolates! There are also some plates and forks in case you heat up something, or bring back take out.

One of the big advantages to staying here is a designated parking space. Parking is challenging in Ocean Beach, and having a space made our trip so much easier than other trips.