Many times I've walked into AirBnB's and thought "wow, they are really good at Photoshop". Not this time. Molly's cottage was true to its description and pictures. During the pre-trip planning, Molly was extremely helpful, attentive and responsive to any/all questions we had. As we were arriving from the East Coast, I requested an early check-in which Molly was able to accommodate. Logistically and from the standpoint of starting a vacation, this is key so you can unpack and get acclimated.
Molly welcomed us with a handwritten note which was a very nice touch. This was actually the first handwritten note that I've received during an AirBnB stay. This gesture was the first thing my family saw when entering the cottage. This speaks to a certain level of detail, feeling welcome and the thought that we are not just another transaction; thanks for this Molly. Next to Molly's kind note was a binder of helpful tips and information (wifi, parking, trash, codes, local attractions, etc.)
The shabby chic cottage was nicely appointed. I would say this is one of the nicer kitchens I've had in an AirBnB. Bedrooms were identical and I believe there was a stationary air conditioning unit in the living room however it was not needed (temps were in the upper 60's / low to mid 70's) and there were plenty of ceiling fans which we put to good use.
If you are travelling with children, be aware that one of the bedrooms has a door (behind a curtain) which leads to the outside. This door like the main doors to the cottage has twisting deadbolt locks not keyed deadbolt locks.
The outdoor patio space felt private and was well appointed for eating meals outside or just relaxing after long days at the beach/bay/sites.
Laundry was situated in the garage. We used the washer and dryer two times with good results. Ideally, it would be great to have these appliances in the cottage, however, for the two times we did laundry in a week, this was sufficient. The garage was spotless but on the smaller side. If you are renting a car be aware that anything larger than a compact will be challenging to park in the garage. We rented a Nissan Maxima and could not use the garage and the 3-4 on street parking spots directly outside of the cottage were always in use. We mostly parked in the 900 block of Pacific Beach Drive which is about a 5 minute walk. To Molly's credit, she has contingency parking plans in the binder of information.
We would easily stay at Molly's cottage again should we return to San Diego.
Thank you Molly.