We had a great time at this cottage. It was a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and to the main restaurant strips. The walks through the neighborhoods to get to the beach were some of the highlights for our trip. There is always a breeze in the cottage and we took full advantage of the private back porch. It was a great way to spend a lazy morning. We found ourselves back in the cottage mid-afternoon to relax before our evening outings. Again, the breeze and the comfy furniture made it very relaxing. We made most of our breakfasts so having a kitchen was perfect. We highly recommend Michael as a host and this cottage! We loved the funkiness of Ocean Beach and are so glad that we didn't stay in downtown San Diego.