The house is exactly as described, so there were no surprises. Marie was a perfect host. She surprised us with a Christmas tree in the house and even took care of drying our laundry. Communication was excellent. One minor comment: There is a new construction, which blocks the ocean view from the living room. However, the house is steps to the beach, which is incredibly convenient and nice. Thank you, Marie, for letting us stay in your house. We had a great time!