Ok, so this place is the bomb. Literally 10 yards from the waterline. The deck and gas powered firepit are the main features we used. The kitchen is immense with two gas ranges, two sinks, plenty of granite countertop space, a huge fridge with icemaker, a wine fridge, a microwave, a countertop convection oven, a keurig coffee maker, a ground coffee maker, an electric hot water kettle, and enough pots, pans, silverware, glasses, mugs, servingware, and cookware for an army.
The bedrooms were well appointed and included a box of high quality Kleenex. Fans, space heaters, and extra blankets were available in the closets, as well as extra linens and towels/wash rags.
There is a modern front load full sized washer and dryer. And all the cleaning supplies and paper towels and toilet paper that one would need.
The beds were comfortable and there are plenty to choose from. We had two adults, and 7 kids from 15 to 21. There was no issue with sleeping arrangements or space.
The gigabyte wifi was amazing according to the kids. As well as the 90 inch diagonal TV in the living room.
7-11 is a short walk away, and Safeway is a couple miles drive. The kids ate out one night at a local Thai place that they said was good. There are local tips in the binder that Lance (the host) provided.
Lance was super responsive and provided all the answers and things we asked for.
There is a gas bbq on the deck that works well. And six Adirondack style chairs to lounge in. We brought additional beach chairs so we had enough for our party to sit on the deck.
The deck provides a great view of the ocean and even a bit of ocean spray if the waves are high.
The view in front of the unit beyond the street is the seawall railing and ocean beyond. If you want a sandy beach, it's about five or six block walk south to Sharp Park beach just beyond the pier. The locals warned us not to swim or wade really any deeper than your shins due to the strong rip currents. No one goes in the water except for a surfer or two. There is a public bathroom at the pier.
We walked south past the pier and beach to hike on the bluffs at golden gate recreational area. It's an easy hike with stairs to the top of the bluff.
Mostly we just hung out on the deck and enjoyed the sun and breeze. We saw humpback whales from the deck for three of the five days we were there. There are a few pairs of binoculars in the unit. They mostly worked fine, but bring your own if you want high quality glass and greater field of view. I brought my Vortex 10x50s and they were perfect. At one point the whales were about 150 yards offshore! So close!
There was plenty of free street parking if you have more than the four cars that are accommodated by the onsite parking.
Bring warm clothes. Pacifica is not known as Fog City for nothing. It can be windy and chilly even in July (as we experienced). One day we spent on the deck with the firepit cranked on all day.
We were surprised at how many people actually wore their masks. Even on the pier or main street along the beach, hiking, or wherever, people wore their masks.
We highly recommend this spot!