Very pleasant home base and good for working remotely if you have to! Parking is free and part of the property so your car is secure. You can walk to the beach, which is a block away. Easy drive to the freeway. The balcony faces the late afternoon sun so you can lounge out there if you just want to chill at the condo before you head out to dinner. Or cook a meal there---Safeway is 5 minutes away. You can't really hear your neighbors but you are in a city so you'll hear the outdoors noise---buses, sirens, car alarms---I really appreciated not hearing my neighbors! I would rent Yasutaka's space again---he is also very responsive; a great host!