This stay was different than what I have experienced in Mission Beach. Since you’re in Mission Beach, the location is fabulous! It is no more than a 3 minute walk ‘til you hit the water. You also get some thoughtful touches in here like a table to sit and eat and a sofa. It’s not very comfortable, but for someone who doesn’t like to sit on the bed with outside clothes, it’s nice to have additional spots to sit. All that being said- there are some things to be mindful of. You’re in a small complex with thin walls. You can hear people
going in and out -esp if you’re a light sleeper and my partner and I felt like we couldn’t have that sense of privacy since you could hear everyone, you know they could hear you. Some appliances are also rusty looking and worn down. It’s things like the paper towel holder, soap dispensers, and kitchen mat. Investing in some new ones would go a long way because it’s hard to look at. The complex also has a distinct smell and after seeing a sign inside it, it looks like lead exposure is possible. This is common for older complexes but the smell was very difficult to get over. Lastly, the hosts make you check out using an external link. It makes you type in a code provided by them and then rate your stay out of 5 stars. I feel this ruins the point of the Airbnb reviewing process, where both parties can remain anonymous in the process. If I didn’t leave a 5 star review, would MY review be affected negatively? Who knows, but it’s not a fit for me. Most things are displayed accurately, but we were missing a beach chair on 1/3 days we were there for and it affected beach plans since we were relying on it for the sunny day. Next day was cloudy. If you’re simply looking for a location near the beach, this fits. If you’re looking for a vacation spot inside and outside, I’d be critical and ask questions that are important to you to be sure.