This is a very ......hmm Lofty location. Lol. this property is located completely up a staircase. In the CENTER of ALL things Mission Bay. The LOCATION is STELLAR! Parking is typical for this area....few and far between. we were able to find parking in the Mission Bay parking lot for a full size truck. Don't stress about the parking you'll figure it out when you get there. and you will find the parking you just have to be a little patient. Sunset and sunrise are the best time to find places on the street. Or in the overnight parking in Mission Bay. As for the property itself, There is no private area to dry your beach shoes, towels and toys outside. If there was a place to rinse things off I didn't find it outside. The host has supplied a drying rack up in the apartment for towels. In the kitchen area there is an area air conditioning unit. They have plenty of plates, pots and pans and silverware as well as salt sugar a percolating coffee pot so you can bring your own coffee. Plenty of room for 6 to 8 people. bUT you better love them very much as the bathroom is simple, clean and small. when taking a shower do not let anyone flush the toilet! Scalding hot water will come out of the shower, just be careful. The other air conditioning unit is located in one of the bedrooms. There are ceiling fans throughout. However we brought our own 2 fans. Like the big ones, made for wonderful air movement through the cozy loft. The host also supplies a similar floor fan that you can place next to a window and bring the cool air into the apartment. He's got a really nice IKEA fold-out futon that was super comfy. In the living area. Lots of storage room and counter space, tons of outlets! WiFi included. This is definitely a budget rental. Don't expect some luxurious beach condo for the price that you are paying. This is a place to sleep that's comfy and friendly. most of your time is going to be spent outside walking around looking at all the nearby shops, the beach the surfers the swimming the restaurants. For how old this building is I feel it was clean. Not one bug, nothing was grimy. All of the entrances to all of the rooms have a different level to them. You wilI need to take note when arriving. And there is a small lip in the kitchen as well. Toddlers will have an interesting time. I will end this review with please, please, please be careful on the steps. We had a wonderful time and feel blessed to have been able to be in such a great locale for our vacation.