This is a wonderful find! In terms of arriving there, Spencer has carefully and meticulously written out directions -- that was so helpful! The place is situated in such a quiet part of the neighborhood, which was wonderful. The only "noise" (if you can call it that) is from the neighbors coming and going from their homes on both sides of the cottage -- which makes sense given the cottage's location, and/so it is all very peaceful.
Lounging and relaxing in the living room, especially with the sliding door open (but screen-protected), lets you really soak in the place. The choice not to have the sliding door covered with a curtain/drape + the skylight really give you the best San Diego/coastal/beachy vibes (without the sandy mess OR the partying vibes/ruckus!). It was all really magical, actually!
I'm also grateful to both multiple reviewers leaving notes about how quiet their stays were AND to Spencer for emphasizing noise regulation rules in the posting -- I have insomnia so I look extra hard at this detail when I travel, and this stay proved so quiet and restful.
I also found the couch and the lounge chair particularly comfy. The feel of the floor on bare feet is really cooling and calming -- great choice for floors!
Spencer has made the option to cook very easy too, the construction/layout of the kitchen is intuitive and helpful, and there's a good amount of space!
I appreciated the note I found in another review about the parking space being on the slim side. I've got a hatchback so parking did work out fine for me. Again, it is parking off an alley in a beach community, so the slender nature of the parking spot didn't shock me -- but it was also kind of another reviewer to leave a note about it, all the same.
It was just a delightful stay and way too quick. I feel lucky to know about the place and look forward to my next stay!