We are very fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay at Ben's place in the neighborhood of Bird Rock. The location was just what we prefer...not in the heart of the tourism but close enough to enjoy the area's prime draws. The listing very accurately captures the space. What a treat to be so close to the water and have the conveniences of the CVS, coffee houses and Sea Side all withing walking distance. Not to mention the ease of parking in a dedicated space within the lot. We found the locals to be friendly and it seemed as if nearly everyone has at least one dog in Bird Rock. We found our experience to be easy, simple and very straightforward. It was helpful to have the visitor's guidebook to reference for things to do too!