Overall, I found the place wonderful! I, also, because of the costs I saw associated with 3-bedroom places, found the rate very reasonable.
A few things (in no particular order):
1) I found the place sufficiently clean. However, the floor felt a bit unswept, the showers could have been scrubbed more thoroughly and there were crumbs under the appliances on the kitchen counters, for example.
However, the beds and pillows felt/smelled clean and this was most important.
The house seems to have just been remodeled. The remodel is lacking in its finish, but it all is pretty solid and appears relatively nice.
My cleanliness criticisms would not preclude me from returning!
2) My real problem is with the mattresses, which were so HARD that every member of my family (5 people)complained. I understand the firmness to be a matter of preference, but these were beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. I know they hindered my sleep and my family said the same.
I did make a recommendation to the owner that she consider mattress pads, so maybe the issue will be remedied.
3) My brother who lives on the island expressed concern about freeway noise possibly being an issue. WE DID NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. It was in a wonderful location.
4) This is not an issue by any means, but there are no beach towels or beach toys (other BnBs offer these).
5) We cooked breakfast daily in order to save money. The place had all the pots, pans, utensils, etc., that we needed. That was great.
6) It’s located close enough to the beach, the main “strip” (shopping and food) and food stores!
7) The neighbor has a dog that barks often. We heard it most in the evening (~8 pm).
8) All the neighbors we spoke to were very friendly and cordial. They (human neighbors) produced little to no noise.
9) The atmosphere (minus beds) was calming. My husband and I loved to open the doors, let the breeze in and drink coffee in the morning.