We had 9 family members stay in both places and it worked out very well for us with plenty of beds and bathrooms. The upstairs living room was large enough to accommodate all of us to gather for meals and games. The courtyard had plenty of comfortable seating and was a sunny spot in the afternoon. My only word of caution is the very steep stairs to the upper unit, which could be challenging for some. We were literally 1 and 1/2 blocks from the ocean beach and 1 and 1/2 blocks from Mission Blvd, where there were plenty of restaurants, shop, etc. The Belmont roller coaster and other rides were a short walk up the beach and a real treat for everyone. We would love to come back again!