Emily was prompt, thorough & warm in her communication leading up to and throughout our stay.

The space is well-represented in Emily's ad and description. She's taken a rustic beach cottage space and transformed it into something stylish, inviting and functional. And you can't beat the 10-house walk to the beach. The cottage has a fantastic front porch that serves as an outdoor living area. The era and location of the cottage mean it's short on insulation, but open windows and well-placed ceiling fans made it quite comfortable during the days. Closed windows and a provided space heater made it cozy-warm through the nights. The stylish sliding "barn door" to the bathroom could feel a little short on secure privacy if you're staying with anyone you don't know on a more intimate level, but it was fine for our family. We also appreciated the in-unit washer & dryer to keep caught up on beach laundry.

Besides beach proximity, we also found this cottage close to just about everything tourists love about San Diego. SeaWorld is about a 5-minute drive. Balboa & the zoo are about 10-minutes. So is Old Town.

Weeknight parking was easy. We always found a street spot within view of the front porch. Weekends were a little more challenging, but the car was always with a block's walk.

Overall, this is a great property with a pro of an airbnb host. If you're looking for a quaint spot close to the beach to enjoy some intimate time with loved ones, this may be the perfect spot for you!