My family and I had a great stay at this flat and our hosts were amazing. We traveled with a 5 month old an a 3 month old so having two bedrooms and the small yard was a life saver. We could put the baby to bed and still play in the yard with our 3yo and enjoy a meal inside or on the patio. The flat was very well stocked and well decorated. It felt like staying over at a friends house while they were out of town. There was a couple items we needed and Ed promptly dropped them off for us, even letting us use an umbrella and body-board for the beach. Having a washer and dryer on site too was also a huge plus for us with the kids.
Everything was well within walking distance. The beach is very close, and Newport ave had a ton of options for eating a few blocks away. For the beer geeks Pizza Port is right up the street, and the OB Quick Stop a block away had a killer beer selection. We visited SeaWorld, and the SD Zoo and access was super easy. Parking in front of the flat was usually hard to come by when returning in the evening, but we never had to park much more than a block away. Pay attention to the no parking signs though, I parked on a street sweeping day and it cost me $50, totally my fault but something to look out for.
This was our first time using AirBNB and renting a vacation home, and we'll never go back to a hotel again. The value for what we got here was way above what we would get at a hotel. Unless you're addicted to miniature bottles of soap and conditioner this is the way to go.
Thanks Ed and Willow!