This is one of the best Airbnbs we have ever stayed in based on location and convenience. We were traveling with three kids, aged 4-8. Our main goal was great access to the beach and then the ability to travel easily to some of the theme parks on our off days. What we found at CeCe's place was a home run.
You can see the ocean from the living room and upper bedroom porches. CeCe has the whole garage dedicated to gear for the beach and had plenty to keep my kids entertained all day in the water and sand (specifically the boogie boards). You can exit the garage with the wagon provided and be on the sand in about 45 seconds. There is only three or four buildings between you and the sand. The street her house sits on is an access point to the beach with a small stair case so you don't have to jump the wall.
This specific part of Mission Beach was incredible, it was the least crowded we saw of the entire stretch. There is no public parking nearby so the crowds stay far North and South of your location. We spent time on the beach six of our seven days and never once found a crowded time.
The house is three stories but you are setup on the upper two. So the main exterior stairs to the front door take you to the seconds floor which is living, kitchen, bathroom, and porch. The third floor is the master bed with private porch, the bedroom with two beds and private porch, and the third bedroom which is a barn door and a large room but more of a converted knee wall area with slanted ceilings that follow the roof line ( it was perfectly find for a kid). The setup was perfect for a family of five. Furnishings and rooms were all nice.
The house is also located by local shops on the same corner, this area is active and busy even at night however we loved it and it never bothered us sleeping. We slept with the slider doors open and could hear the bar/people but was never an issue with the sounds of the ocean and breeze. Within 30 seconds walking distance there was a great little taco shop, coffee shop, pizza shop, two bars/restaurants, a small market that had almost every last minute grocery/item you might need along with a liquor store across the street which we probably used the most! Belmar Theme Park (less then 10 minute walk) Sea World (7 min), LegoLand (30 min), Airport (10 min).
We will be coming back to this location, it has been a while since we had such great access to everything we needed to make a trip with small kids so enjoyable. One of the best vacations I have had so far. CeCe is a great host, she responded within minutes of us being locked out in the middle of our stay and was very easy to work with. We almost never bother the hosts, but she made it very easy on all aspects.