Myself and 6 friends stayed at this property for a long weekend and were extremely happy with it. Picking up and dropping off the keys, even late at night, was quick and easy and Patrick's information packets were very informative and useful. When we did have a minor glitch (wifi wasn't working), Patrick responded quickly to my email and provided a solution for us. Overall, the rental process was smooth, the location was wonderful, and the house was great.
The house itself was modern, clean, well-maintained, and stocked with all the things we needed. The floors are all stone, the kitchen appliances are modern, there are decks and windows galore, the pinnacle being the beautiful roof deck! We didn't use the grill, but we did spend plenty of time up there looking at the ocean and watching the surfers while drinking our morning coffees or our evening beers. There is seating for about 8 and standing room for even more. The 2 queen bedrooms were large and comfortable (one on the ground floor near the entrance, one on the third floor). The 2 single beds are actually bunk beds in a small room on the ground floor that is basically an oversized closet. Patrick made sure to tell us this before we rented the place though, and it worked out fine. On the first floor is the living room/kitchen area, the laundry room, a half-bath, and a small patio overlooking the street.

The neighborhood was safe and was a walkable distance from coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. And, of course, Mission beach only ~50 ft away! The houses in this neighborhood are packed in together (understandably, when you're on a strip of land between a beautiful beach and a lake!), so if you want space and privacy from neighbors, this probably isnt the neighborhood for you. The driveway fits two tandem cars, but its a pretty tight squeeze and takes some skills to get into. However, there is free street parking and a free overnight parking lot about a block away too.