We had a wonderful family vacation at Molly’s place. Having two younger children, it was so nice to be steps away from both the ocean and the more sedate bayside.
Our only hiccup was when we arrived we discovered we did not have the skills to park the Nissan Pathfinder we rented in the parking space. The space was big enough, but the alley is relatively tight, especially because someone was parked in the handicap spot directly across, which would have made it easier to back in if it had been open. We ended up trading our rental car in for a smaller sedan and had no trouble after that.
The house was great. Molly left a basket of snacks and beverages which was super appreciated after our long travel day. She also provides so many beach amenities that would be a pain to bring if you are flying- boogie boards, tons of sand toys, beach chairs, beach towels and a beach bag. I read through the information booklet and found it really helpful for food and activity recommendations. We absolutely loved the coffee stand Molly recommended, Saltwater Collective. It is steps from the house and has amazing lattes.
Overall, I’d highly recommend this spot for a family or small friend group. It is walkable to plenty of entertainment and food and even though it is close to Mission Blvd, we never had trouble with noise. If you are parking noobs like us opt for a smaller car if possible or just Uber/Lyft! I definitely wouldn’t have bothered with a rental car if I didn’t need car seats.