This is a cute space in a nice location in OB - easy walk to the beach and any shops and restaurants along Newport and the neighboring streets.
I found the bed to be super comfortable, hot water in the shower and plenty of towels to make it through the 2 week stay.
Gala responded quickly whenever I messaged her with questions or needs, which was much appreciated.
I’d forgotten that Ocean Beach is in the pathway of the planes, so it was a bit of a bummer initially, but we were always up around 6am when the planes really started up and it usually slowed down by the time we were in bed for the evening.
It’s definitely worth reading the reviews prior to booking so that you know what you’re getting into. The owner does live upstairs and has a small dog, so you hear the pitter patter of feet overhead. It wasn’t nuisance to me, but if you’re sensitive to noise and want a getaway that feels more private and quiet, this may not be the place for you.
The checkin window is tight and there is a fee if outside that window. Not generally my preference when booking, as I’m often having to run a lot of errands or traveling so these tight windows can be hard to accommodate, but we were able to make it work and I knew what to expect, as I’d read through the posting ahead of time.
We enjoyed our stay and even extended our stay by a day. It was lovely to get out for walks along the beach throughout our stay. So if that’s on your priority list, you may want to consider Gala’s place.