The location is PERFECT to be near dog beach or the volleyball courts. It's nicely out of the way of the hustle of the OB restaurants and shopping area. But it's a perfect walking distance. There are amenities close, so if you forget something, Pat's is up the road. For my family of 5 (3 kids) plus 2 German Shepherds, it was a bit tight. But again, distance to dog beach at OB was on point. My pre-teens slept in the living room and me, my husband, and my 4 y/o were in the room area. The bunk beds worked out but, as others reference, they are a bit made for kids, not adults. You won't be able to sit up in the bottom bed if you're 5'1" or taller. The back patio area does not have grass, so if you have an animal that needs to pee on grass or dirt, you'll still want to take them out to walk. The neighbors were super nice. We met one of their cats :) The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I like to cook when I stay at an Airbnb and I couldn't b/c I thought there was an oven and there was not. I prepped food to bake, and it would have taken too long to do on the stove. But the stove is nice, the microwave is new, and there is a french press that worked out (there isn't a coffee pot). One of my pups loved the dog bed that's in the back, and there is a set of dog dishes back there. We set up our folding chairs in the back and ate there; there is not a dining table or tv trays. There is a coffee table ... but we have a 4 y/o so we had to improvise. Also, and this isn't a knock on the property, but more me not paying closer attention, but we travel often and work when we go b/c we own a business and can't always take a normal weekend off. There was only space for one person to work, which was a challenge.
I just wanted to be as detailed as possible here for everyone! We had a great time in OB; it's one of my favorite places in CA. And this beach house was the perfect distance for what my main goal was: Dog Beach!! :) Best for smaller groups staying. It's definitely not a party house, so if that IS what you're looking for, hit up Benji and ask about their other property/ies ... I'd give them 10 stars for communicating!