Whether you have a dog or not, the location is perfect. Beautiful Dog Beach is just a few blocks away. The neighborhood has everything you need from a laundromat to yoga. In general, it is a very bright cottage, meaning you should bring a sleep mask if total darkness is important. Although there are blackout curtains in the bedroom, there is a lot of ambient light filtering in from the living room and bathroom areas. OB does have a homeless population, but the city works hard to contain it. Some aircraft noise as stated by others.