The Driftwood Inn is as described except for one issue: Noise. We booked a four-night stay and left after the first night. The noise bothered us so much we left willing to lose most of our payment in order to save our vacation.
The airplane/air traffic noise comes steadily until 11:15pm at night, sounding like it is right overhead. It starts up again at 6:15am. On a warm summer night, this locations needs windows and door open (no a/c) which gives you lovely fresh air and also access to lots of noise from either airplanes, people walking by (all hours of the night), and music coming from the beach parking lot across the street, which is open till 2 am (yes, thump thump thump goes the music). As newcomers to Ocean Beach, we didn't know this would be the case. And I was surprised there was no transparency on the listing describing the potential for so much noise. When we called to cancel our trip, the host was upset and told us we should have known about the noise that comes with a beach location. Well, I feel it is also the host responsibility to accurately describe the location and setting of their home to help the visitor choose wisely.
This is my first uncomfortable and negative experience with Airbnb. I have stayed in many different locations over the years and have enjoyed them all. I've been reviewed as a gracious guest. This particular place was accurate in describing all the positive qualities of the site and location but not transparent about what the neighborhood and surroundings are like. My suggestion would be to include more accurate description about the "liveliness" of the neighborhood and include earplugs.