We now love Tourmaline Beach! We had never been to this part of San Diego before and are now converts. The beach house was primarily as pictured and described. Super cute, decorated well, two blocks to the beach (though a large hill back up if that matters to anyone) and had all the amenities of home. The houses are close together which is normal in CA and coveted beach communities but may be odd for anyone not used to the area. My only critique was that one bed did not feel like a queen size (more like a full) while the other was very loud (super comfy but noticeably squeaky with any movement). We loved all the surfers and time at the beach...good for the soul!