We had a fantastic stay at Doug’s place during a weekend getaway. The location can’t be beat! It was literally a few minutes walk from Ocean Beach via the stairwell next to the Splash zone. Right next to all that’s happening on the strip but none of the noise and rowdiness that comes with it. Also a few steps away from “Secret Beach” and just a short drive from the gorgeous Sunset Cliffs. Right, I think we’ve established that the location just can’t be beat.
For accommodations itself, there was plenty of room for 2 and a small pet in tow. There was a very comfortable couch in the living room and an air mattress available for use but I’d wager it gets a little cramped if you were to use it. The place was clean and there were plenty of towels for use. I did wish there were extra linens to swap out but it wasn’t a big issue. The tub could’ve been slightly cleaner but the shower head had ample pressure and felt great. We also really appreciated that there was a first aid kit in the bathroom cabinet, especially after living life a little too close to the edge during high tide in the Splash zone (worth it though).
Outside of that the place did get pretty muggy and humid during our stay but the fans did help out quite a bit. Eventually though, the place would cool down overnight. If you’re night owls though, the patio is a great place to chill during the evening as the weather gets really nice at night and is super enjoyable while the unit slowly cools down. There are other vacation rentals onsite, and the crowd was very welcoming and social. Great vibes all around.
PS, I did not hear the parrots at all in the mornings. The planes did start on the dot at 630 and was quite loud if you had the windows open (which you will), but just shut them and go back to sleep if you need the rest or use it as an alarm clock and enjoy the morning, the sun’s out early and there’s so much to do in OB and SD in general. Would highly recommend