I really loved this little cottage by the sea. I traveled solo and it was just the right amount of space. I chose Azul out of may others because of the cute way it's decorated, honestly. Rachel makes it super cute and it really stands out from the properties surrounding it with it's twinkling patio lights, beach stones, white shutters, etc. EXACTLY what I wanted.
The location is great. Both the beach and the bay are a 2-minute walk away. Olive Cafe on the corner, as well as Ms. B's, will take care of all of your breakfast and lunch needs. I had groceries delivered from Ralph's via Instacart (I stayed for a week), but I wish I had only ordered snacks, I ate out so much! Olive Cafe was a favorite and I went there almost every morning for breakfast. Foodies will also enjoy Mission Restaurant a few blocks down (get the sweet corn tamales - YUM!).
If you're wanting beach action with restrooms, restaurants, and shopping, walk south down the ocean boardwalk toward Belmont Park (Lifeguard Station #15) - - it will take 15 mins and I recommend walking along the surf instead of the boardwalk. Makes the walk faster! Also be sure to grab some of Rachel's beach chairs from the shed in the back. They're PERFECT!
I loved the bed so much at this cottage I am considering swapping out my own from home!
This place does not disappoint. I don't often go back to the same travel destination but this cozy cottage might just change my mind. (With regard to what an earlier reviewer said about lack of privacy - - there were a few different families that stayed in the cottage behind mine while I was there and even though they used the back patio, I found everyone - - even the neighbors - - to be respectful of the time and stay quite after 10PM. It didn't bother me and things like that usually do.)