Pros: James was very responsive to all of my questions and concerns. He let us use his boogie boards and bikes, which was really nice. He also made sure we had covered parking. This place is so close to the beach and some really great restaurants/shops. The bed is comfortable.
Cons: If you’re looking for a hotel-like experience, this is not for you. You will be staying in someone else’s living space. There wasn’t any room for our things. If you’re going to be outdoors most of the time and don’t mind some clutter, then it should work just fine.
It can get warm, and the neighbors can be very noisy. We couldn’t sleep one of the nights we were there because we were hot (had to leave the windows open-no ac) and the neighbors were extremely loud all night.
Conclusion: if you’re just looking for somewhere inexpensive to stay so you can hang out at the beach and ride bikes around town, this is a great place for that.