All in all, the value of Isabel's place is unbeatable. Below is my breakdown or pros and cons...and I use the term "cons" loosely. None of the negatives come close to the value we got out of our stay. We would gladly stay here again.
Pros:
Fabulous location. 1 mile from the beach, .5 mile from grocery stores and fantastic restaurants
Clean, comfortable room with a roof top patio that has views of the ocean. Included amenities are AC, mini fridge, microwave , and even some shower products. We also enjoyed the local magazine options she provides that took us to some lovely tide pools!
Friendly and responsive host
Isabel nails the restaurant recommendations. We tried 2 of them and both were tremendously good.
Beautiful property.
Easy check in/out.
Cons:
The unit is a converted garage meaning it's drafty, not fantastically insulated, and has a few long term spider residents. We slept comfortablly, but we also had perfect weather.
The unit isn't extremely privatized from the rest of the house. With the windows and doors open, you can hear each other's interactions between the main home and us. Also the white curtains aren't extremely private at night so ,ya know, be aware of your moonlighting.
If you're a sensitive sleeper (me), bring ear plugs. Between the morning birds, some loud nightly piping noise and the neighbor kiddos playing outside early, you'll thank me. My partner was fine without plugs but I was thankful to have them.
Amenities are sparse. Instant coffee and tea is provided but that's it. No W/D offered during COVID, no beach towels, we had to ask for a flat sheet for the bed (which she promptly gave), internet hardly works, no TV (for those rainy days), no cushions for the roof top deck furniture
For anyone not a fan of tight spaces, the shower is tiny.
Any ocean view is better than no view, even if it is limiting. You won't see the sun actually go down. Get to the beach for the real sunset.
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