This was our first time renting a house on vacation and it was perfect. I am done with hotels. From the time we booked our reservation until we arrived, Kathy was in communication with us. The house was the perfect size for 5 people. I have 3 teenage boys and we all had room to spread out and relax. The upstairs is perfect for curling up with a book and taking a nap. The views from the deck were great. You see the mountains and you see the ocean. It is a very quiet neighborhood. There is a big hill to get up to the house, so it is easier to drive down to the beach and park instead of walking. We drove into San Francisco every day and it is a quick 30 minute drive. They have created a book with helpful tips and and suggestions of places to eat and things to see and do. This was a wonderful house to stay at.