Fabulous layout for casual entertaining, gorgeous bones on this house, but a few repairs and updates would be useful. There are a number of outdoor cushions that have badly ripped fabric (likely from sun exposure), outdoor TV is broken, and small additional things throughout the house that should be easily repaired. But that doesn't change how lovely the house is. Huge indoor livingroom with gas fireplace, nice dining area, and spacious outdoor livingroom with hot tub and propane grill. Walking distance to the beach (about a mile), and close to grocery stores, drugstores, etc. Starbucks is practically in the backyard. The host was especially good at communicating any time we had questions--very fast response and very polite. It's really a terrific place to stay.