First, the management staff were very friendly, informative, and ready to help. The house is roomy, lots of beds for our family reunion, well stocked in the kitchen, plenty of towels and beach towels. We enjoyed the stand up paddle board, and single kayak at the house .... added to the ones we brought, 5 could go out in the bay at the same time. Enjoyed boogie boarding at the beach until my son was stung by a stingray! The lifeguards were prepared to quickly take care of him. I brought a bocci ball set which was perfect for the artificial grass court in the backyard. Close to lots of great restaurants. With the bay right across the street, we really enjoyed being able to walk to it with our beach gear. Basketball in the garage, so the basketball courts at the bay were used! Huge beach/grass areas at the bay so you weren't in typical Southern California crowds. Long coastline was fun to walk and look as shells at low tide. Enjoyed watching fireworks from Sea World from the house. A few minor maintenance problems which the office said they would take care of, rather than ignoring. So busy there was no time to watch tv so can't review them, but there were plenty upstairs and downstairs!!! Cards and games there, although I brought cards for nightly poker/blackjack. Sea World is a short drive away, as is the Zoo. A great place for a large family or several families.