As winter weary Chicago residents, we found this cottage to be the perfect haven for rest and relaxation! Every little touch in the cottage, from the cute decor to the s'mores fixings and fire pit are designed to create a relaxing atmosphere. It was apparent that Lisa wanted to ensure we had a great time, as she checked in several times as well as was extremely responsive when we reached out with a question. The easy access to the beach was amazing - we took advantage by walking every day. There are plenty of restaurants also easily accessible by walking, and a full grocery store was only a mile away. At night, we had lots of peace and quiet. It was amazing actually how quiet it was, and given the comfy bed we caught up on our sleep! We found this cottage perfect for 2 people needing a beach getaway. Everything we needed was provided in the kitchen and we were able to make our breakfast there each morning. Also, the location was perfect for accessing lots of local attractions. It was an easy 15-20 minutes to Little Italy, the zoo, along with Coronado Island and La Jolla. I would return to this cottage in a heartbeat, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting a cute, relaxing cottage near the beach.