The place is very nicely decorated and furnished. The kitchen appliances and furniture are high end and in new condition. The wood floor was newly sanded and varnished. The bed was very comfortable and sheets felt great. The place was incredibly clean. There's a good size flat screen with AppleTV, which is a nice touch.
The location is directly across the road from the ocean beach. There are volleyball tournaments on the weekends and surfers from before sunrise to sunset. The sunsets were spectacular. It's an Ideal location for beach lovers!
The main entertainment, Newport Ave, was a good walk away. Close enough to never feel the need to drive there, but far enough that you weren't part of the chaos that can be a beach town. We had off road parking but never drove to eat out, shop, or get a few beers. You can walk to everything! There were even rental bikes available across the street.
The neighbors were very nice and quiet. Kathleen, the host, was the best! She check in on us periodically and provided us with any extra items for cooking in the full kitchen, linens, towels, or beach equipment. The second day I was there I told Kathleen that I was hunting for a used board. She had me hop in her van and took me to Coconut Pete's, about 2 miles up Voltaire. The guys there guided me through their selection of longboards. I turned around and Kathleen had the perfect board in her hands! I bought it in the spot and took it back with me to Maryland.
This was a great rental! The house, neighbors, location and host are awesome!