We really enjoyed our 2 weeks at Nicole’s beach house and could definitely have stayed longer! The location is perfect for access to both the beach and bay. Literally a 1 minute walk one way and 2 minutes the other. We absolutely loved the quiet of the southern end of Mission Beach. We had some housekeeping issues in the beginning but Nicole was fantastic about it and scheduled a deep clean for us right away. She even offered to buy us lunch while we were out of the house so the cleaners could return. She always was responsive, informative about the area, understanding of any issue- truly a great host. We loved having access to the bikes, kayak, paddle board, beach chairs, etc! Just be aware you share the gear (and garage) with the guests staying in the upstairs rental- this wasn’t a huge issue during our stay. Not having to rent all of these things, especially bikes, was so appreciated and a huge plus!! There are some things that need to be updated- the patio chairs are frayed and broken and housekeeping could improve. It’s decorated in a cute, beach-themed, shabby-chic style, just a little worn around the edges. But you don’t need anything fancy for a perfect beach stay. I also loved that it was pet-friendly and appropriate for families. Definitely would return!