I lived in OB for a year in my mid-20s. I absolutely loved it. I wanted to visit before moving to Texas. I chose Evan’s spot because of the balance of comfort, attractiveness, location, and affordability.
If you’re unfamiliar with OB, it can be a bit off-putting to some. There’s A LOT of bars and a somewhat large homeless population. I’ve been willing and able to overlook that because of the unique charm of OB. It’s just got unique, laid-back vibe unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been.
It is something to be aware of...
BUT Evan’s place is far enough away from most of the foot traffic that you won’t be bothered by any (or most) of the bar-goers and homeless.
Some other notes:
Evan’s place is as described. The photos do it justice.
It’s on the smaller side, which is to be expected with any reasonably priced place in OB. It’s about in line with most other apartments I’ve been in in OB size-wise but with much nicer (and newer) amenities. Huge plus.
Some things to be aware of:
It’s an end unit in a small apartment complex so it’s the first one next to the street. This didn’t bother me. I didn’t notice much or any noise from that. But it’s something to be aware of if it does make you uncomfortable.
Also, due to the size of the apartment, you could hear the neighbors going about their life in the morning (~7-8AM). It’s not like they’re particularly loud or noisy. It was just footsteps but I’m a light sleeper and a bit of a night owl so I usually sleep until ~8. Again, not much of a problem and nothing to complain about - but something to be aware of.
ALL OF THAT SAID:
I HIGHLY recommend staying with Evan. His communication is legit some of the best I’ve encountered on the platform. Clear. Concise. Direct. Thorough. It was refreshing.
The apartment is nice. In a good location. And affordable.
I’d stay again and recommend you consider it. There aren’t really any negatives. You’re not going to find a place this nice in OB that’s this reasonably priced and still close to the beach. You’d have to go further away which makes walkability and getting into the OB-headspace a bit harder. There’s something really nice about being able to walk out your door barefoot, walk two blocks, and be at the beach.
The few things I mentioned are easy to overlook and would likely be WAY worse somewhere else in OB.
Worth the stay. 10/10 recommend, would stay again. Hope this is helpful!