First off - the photos really do match the place. It's such a gorgeous little escape from the city. Also, do not believe the Google street view! It must be out of date. When I checked it looked a little mad-max but when we got there the street looked fine, and there are a lot of places being renovated. The children LOVED being able to go to the little beach a block away to the north, and the Atlantic beach a little further to the south. We went in Feb and loved the bracing beach and wildlife reserves. Coming to the fantastically designed place (the design and features are kind-of contemporary rustic) was always a joy and the kids were made welcome. The place is so cute but has plenty of room for me and my 5 and 7-year-old to stretch out and relax in. It was the most-hassle free break and really captured the hearts and imaginations of the kids. If you have toddlers you will need to exercise common sense vigilance for the attic room. I'd planned to stay in it myself but the kids loved it so much they overrode me! (It's also so much fun cooking and looking up to see the kids playing). Maribel & Carolina were perfect hosts, they were there if we needed them but really we only said hello and goodbye. They seemed very nice. Remember, this is in the city and close to JFK and a subway line but there were free white noise machines everywhere and we're used to city sounds. Living in Brooklyn I found this is a perfect retreat. Can't wait to see it in warmer weather! I'm also thinking of using it as a working retreat too.