I find reviews more helpful when I know who’s writing them, so, Us: family of 6 with 4 kids between the ages of 7 - 14. One of the adults grew up in San Diego. We were looking for a convenient yet homey place near OB to play at the beach and spend time with friends and family.
The cottage: perfectly located a 15 minute walk to Ocean Beach by the Pier. (At a quick 7-year-old’s pace). The inside is cute, charming, and surprisingly well utilized for a small cottage, so all of us had space to sleep comfortably and relax in peace and quiet when we were there. The couch in the listing photos has been replaced with a very comfortable fold-out futon. The kitchen far exceeds the average rental, and is probably nearly as much square footage as the living room. The appliances are top of the line, the pots and pans are Cuisinart and other premium brands, and the pantry, shelves, drawers have all the equipment we could think we would want. The patio grill is a Weber (again) and the table and chairs expand seating even more. The views of the ocean in the listing are truly standing in the back deck.
No central AC, but fans and a window unit got us through a bad July heat wave before we even found the portable AC. At any rate, central AC is very rare in older homes in San Diego, especially on the beach. Also, the entire central part of the city is under a flight path, since the airport is downtown, so you really can’t stay in any beach south of La Jolla and not hear airplanes passing over.
Overall, no complaints and a lot to love. This place would be ideal for relaxed travelers who like to cook and entertain, and aren’t looking for a fast pace.