This is the second time I am staying at Ellen's place, first time with the kids joining me.
Ellen's place was great, it is close to the beach, there is a restaurant right across the street and it is walkable to many other places.
For the first part of our stay I used the bus, and for the second part once the boys arrived, we rented Ellen's car. Kids enjoyed jumping on the waves and also the friendly neighborhood cat and the pet bunny that often visited the yard.
Ellen has been super responsive throughout our stay, answering all our questions and being helpful. We are already thinking of returning again