if you have pets this space is really close to dog beach area, close to the downtown area we used the bikes mostly but it is a short walk to downtown 15 min, 20 min. to the long pier which is a must to see. We were there at Christmas time the weather was a bit cool but still warmer than Canada's cold winters by far. The cottage was a nice space, cozy atmosphere, nice place for us to visit with our son and his girlfriend