Lovely cottage for a beach getaway! My toddler son and I enjoyed walking to the beach, getting pizza takeout to enjoy on the cottage patio, walking to other restaurants (Blue Water seafood was excellent!), and generally having a launching pad for other San Diego activities like the zoo and other beaches. We liked that the cottage is in a low-key, very walkable area (proximity to the beach was key for us!!).
Thank goodness to other reviewers who mentioned the parking is behind the street address, in the alley. So nice to have protected parking!!
As others have mentioned, the place is nice, newly remodeled/upgraded, and clean. It is sparse with regards to amenities; no sight of beach towels or beach chairs that were mentioned in the posting (and we didn’t get to hear back from Jack where they might be... but I always have a beach/picnic blanket in the car, so we were good!). Same goes for kitchen supplies (we were okay on dishes). Basically, if you want anything— beach supplies, cooking supplies (olive oil, salt and pepper, tea options) bring it with you or stop at a local shop and come prepared. I just mention that to be prepared and since there is a range of amenities at AirBnBs — this one is comfortable but definitely about the location! No reason to spend the day inside when you’re in San Diego, anyway. There is so much to walk to and do in the local neighborhood and surrounding areas, it really is a gem of a spot.
Note: the check-in process was seamless with keyless entry for the gate and cottage door. The issue with malfunctioning locks and sliding doors mentioned in previous posts are resolved.
Oh, and the double-headed shower is great!!
Hope to come back again.