As others have said, this place is an outstanding value. It’s a newer house, and one half of a duplex with another Airbnb unit under the same owner. Each unit has its own parking, laundry, and porch space. You can sometimes hear your neighbor in the living room l, the frogs are indeed active at night, and the roosters crow in the morning so bring earplugs if you’re a very light sleeper. I just closed the bedroom windows and that was enough.
There were a lot of thoughtful touches, like sunscreen and insect repellant, coolers, beach chairs and towels, etc... and the kitchen is decently equipped. I appreciate that all the light switches were labeled. Getting in and out was easy with the keypad lock. Linens and beds were new and comfortable.
The location is a little bit off the beaten path, and prone to more rain than down the hill on the coast (at least when I was there in March). That could be an advantage if you prefer a cooler climate, and it didn’t get cold while I was there. I had no problems getting around, but just be sure to set your expectations that you’ll be about 15 min away from downtown. That said the neighborhood is pretty unique, on a historic highway and in the middle of a coffee farm, in a part of the island that feels very local. If you’re from somewhere flat, you may be intimidated by the steep driveway, but being from San Francisco it was no problem for me.
Rachelle was quick to reply about adding a day, and her listing includes some valuable tips about what to see nearby. Pro tip, check out the free UCC coffee tour nearby! For an up charge, you can also try your hand at roasting your own.
After staying here for a week, it really started to feel like home. I even made friends with the chickens that liked to wander across the lawn. I was sincerely sad to leave.