The Love Shack is an amazing little bungalow perfect for a couple or single traveler and their pet. Most places claim to be "pet-friendly" but should really say "pet-tolerant". To us, pet-friendly means there is a fully fenced yard with grass, artificial turf or at least dirt for your dog to go potty. This was exactly that. Not only was the yard fully fenced with artificial turf there was even a trash can with extra poop bags hanging above it in case you forgot your own. Also, in case it's not clear from the photos, the yard is large enough to play fetch with a 96lb German Shepherd so that's definitely a plus!
The Love Shack is fully stocked with everything you could need for a stay including sunscreen, beach towels and bright pink nail polish...super cute touch. The LS is a studio with the king bed, kitchen, sitting area, bathroom and jacuzzi tub all open to eachother. The bathroom is separated from the tub and bed by a curtain. So, if you aren't comfortable sharing sounds and smells, this may not be the spot for you. For us, the prime location, front deck and back yard far outweighed the lack of bathroom door.
Speaking of deck, the front deck is AMAZING. The pictures do not do it justice. It was comfy and a great place to hang out, read a book (from the shelf inside) or have a drink after a day of sightseeing and exploring. The property is on a busy street with a lot of traffic during the day but for us, while on the deck, the sound of the cars was not bothersome and after awhile we didn't even hear them anymore. You cannot hear the cars once inside the LS especially if you have the tv on or music playing.
Ocean Beach is under the airport flight path. We did not notice the planes during the day or evening hours except while on the deck or out back. Also, there is a flight curfew so there are generally no planes between the hours of 11:30pm and 6:30am.
The location is super convenient and walking distance to some really great restaurants and bars as well as Dog Beach. If you decide to venture out beyond OB everything else is a convenient uber/lyft ride away.
When we first stumbled upon the Love Shack on AirBnB, it seemed almost too good to be true. But everything was as perfect as it appeared online. We cannot wait to return! You will not find a better place in OB to lay your weary head and rest your tired feet.