We loved the vibe of Ocean Beach. People were friendly and helpful at every turn. We spent a lot of time walking the neighbourhood (bring a flashlight in winter). The home was perfect for our needs: cozy, quiet, lots of amenities, great to have a fireplace in December. Bus service across the street.
The cottage is more dated than the photos suggest but still very nice. It was spotlessly clean except for some dirty utensils and a fry pan left in the cupboards by former renters. La Jolla offered to send a housecleaner for this, but we had already cleaned these items as we needed them to prepare our meal.
The washing machine did not work the second time we wanted to use it. The owner tried to fix the problem but had to call for service, which could not arrive for a few days. One of the neighbours told us the machine breaks down often. There is a laundromat about a block away.
These were relatively minor issues and we would not hesitate to stay again or recommend the cottage to friends