this place is great! Ricardo gave us a tour of his house and made us feel very welcome. the pool was a fantastic amenity. introverts might not like the close proximity to the owner initially, but the guest house is actually very private and after our initial arrival we only saw him if we searched him out, and he was extremely helpful with tips about the area. if you are a surfer or interested in North Shore surf history, this is without a doubt the place to stay.