This is a wonderful cottage, ideal for a single family or two couples. It's not very close to Newport Ave. (OB's "main street") which provides quiet for the less "party inclined" and a more relaxed vibe overall. Still, you're close enough to walk, and close, too, to Sunset Cliffs. The back deck is wonderful and gives you a partial ocean view. The house is a bungalow with hardwoods, tastefully furnished, and sizable for it's type. The kitchen was remodeled in a way that utilizes the space well, a great place to visit and interact while you cook. This is a great home for a stay where you'll be using the house. If you want to cook at home, hang on the deck, relax with a book in the yard... We stayed for only two nights and to get the true benefit of this place I'd say you'd want to make it a 4 or 5 day+ stay. If you're at the beach all day and eating out it may be a waste of the amenities. But still, it's quite comfortable and lovely to return to. I read on the back deck in the early morning before the kids awoke, listening to the parrots. Debbie's a great house, very accommodating, responsive, left us extra towels (and beach towels). I'd highly recommend this house and consider it for myself again.