Michelle and Ryder's cottage is a perfect little oasis just two blocks from the beach. Lots of great restaurants/bars/pubs and shopping within a few blocks of the place in the beautiful Pacific Beach community. Location is perfect for a hassle free beachside stay. They provide a number of beach items (umbrellas, small chairs, handheld coolers) so you don't need to bring anything besides your swimsuit and sunscreen.
The cabin itself is small studio with a kitchenette and bathroom. Perfect for a couple. We purchased some groceries and prepared a few meals on their gas stove. The kitchenette is well stocked with pots, pans, utensils and dishes for two.
The bathroom is very small and intimate next to the bedroom. Don't expect to be able to hide your bathroom noises from your partner if your sensitive to that kind of thing. The toilet is so close to door, you may actually have to sit sideways slightly on it with the door closed, or just leave it open if your a much bigger/less flexible person. Never bothered us at all. The shower is actually a very good size and two people can share it easily.
The bedroom is the largest area with one side of the bed up against the wall, making the sleeper on that side have to crawl over the other or down to the foot to get out in the middle of the night. Not a big deal. A handy little desk with a powered speaker on it for plugging in your music device is quite thoughtful, as is the handy list with descriptions of a number of nearby amenities for those new to town.
The yard entrance to the cottage is private from their house an is a beautiful semi-shaded spot in itself. We spent many hours during the heat if the day just relaxing and reading in the hammock and chairs without even feeling a pressing need to go out, so comfortable and homey the whole place is.
Michelle and Ryder themselves are lovely. We only really saw them when we first arrived. But they were very accessible and eager to help if we needed anything.
Overall, the place is a wonderful little area that feels comfortable and homey. While parts of the cabin can feel a little small at times, that is part of what we loved about it. It is a charming space that brings you and your partner closer to each other.