Our stay in the family friendly 2/2 beach cottage exceeded all our expectations! Our daughter, granddaughter and son in law joined us for more than a week. Not only did our hostess provide a pack n play, toddler toys and books, but the cottage was clean and stocked with staples to get our vacation started right away! We didn't have to go to the grocery store after a long flight to get paper towels, soap, detergent, toilet paper, coffee and coffee filters, etc. There were clean linens and towels, written instructions, suggestions for grocery stores, restaurants, the beach, the library and museums, etc. We walked everywhere! There was parking provided, a nice fenced in back yard and a sandbox. We ate every meal at home on the back deck. The cottage layout was ideal for two couples and a toddler. There was a vegetable garden in the front yard, and fruit trees in the backyard. Bicycles were provided, plus beach chairs, a small cooler and beach towels. We enjoyed the local beach and playground, but also went to the zoo and a nearby beach on the sound. There was never a lack of entertainment for us or our toddler. She loved all the toys and books plus the sandbox. And we were thrilled that she was so satisfied.The kitchen was well stocked. The walk to nearby shops and restaurants was even possible with our two year old. She did not always want to ride in the stroller so we held her hand at the crosswalks and felt comfortable on the ample sidewalks. There were churches galore just around the corner and the library had colorful murals with sea animals. Our children live in Venice Beach and Ocean Beach was less crowded and more dog and child friendly. At night, the local churches allow the homeless to sleep on their lawns. These outdoor areas are protected by hedges and other shrubbery which screen them from the sidewalk. We never had any issues when we walked past them. They were polite and respectful to us just as we were towards them. It was reassuring to be in a situation where people were being helped by the local community. Anyone uncomfortable with that situation could choose another walking route into the town of Ocean Beach. But, there were always people out and about-- in cars, walking their dogs, on bikes, pushing strollers, jogging and strolling-- so we took the route that was the most direct for us. The street lights, regular church activities which included schools and day care, restaurants, businesses and residences-- all provided what we considered a safe environment for our family. We had one issue with the wifi. We called our host and she immediately gave us another server and password. Apparently, the system had reset itself. All was resolved. Airplanes taking off from the nearby airport fascinated our granddaughter who did a lot of plane pointing. The noise was noticeable but not annoying. We would choose this cottage again...