Sometimes Airbnb host photos can be misleading and don't live up to the actual space. However, in this case, the entire cottage and our experience lived up to Cindy's photos and description. Although homes are packed together tightly, as in most beach communities, the neighbors are very quiet and the front hedge adds to great privacy when you're outside enjoying the deck. Every touch in the cottage is tasteful, from the comfy long sofa (hide-a-bed) to the surfing and sailing themed art on the walls. It can be a challenge to keep a beach cottage from smelling musty and being grungy with sand so we were extremely appreciative of how spotless everything was. The linens were high quality and smelled fresh and clean, the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking (although we ate out most of the time), and the deck with its big table, chairs, super umbrella, was perfect for morning coffee. We wanted to use the gas barbecue but were lured out to all the terrific restaurants in the area. Grocery store and restaurants are conveniently just a block away on La Jolla Blvd so you can shop for necessities after you arrive. The cottage comes with a garage but we didn't use it because of our rather large SUV – we were always able to find a parking spot nearby. I could go on and on about how wonderful this beach cottage is but I think you get the picture – it's fantastic!! In addition to all the thoughtful amenities and charm of this cottage, Cindy is a lovely host and responsive communicator. Thank you, Cindy!