Our main priorities were for a place that accepted dogs and proximity to the Dog Beach. Doug’s place met both those priorities. You couldn’t want more from the information he provided about access to the apartment, parking, local shops & restaurants, etc. When we had a question or problem his response was immediate. The place was clean with modern upgrades & nice touches.
The area is very dog friendly and everyone we met was friendly. On the downside you’re right under a flight path. The airport has a curfew (11:30 - 6:00) & we found that with the windows closed when we went to bed it’s hardly noticeable.
The area is convenient for everything — beach, groceries, cafes, bars & restaurants. Unless there are other things you want to do, a car isn’t necessary. We had a great time.