I was the first long-term stay for Daniel and Michelle and they were wonderfully responsive to any adjustments needed for longer-term stays. Being a minimalist helps tremendously to take advantage of the clean space -- I liked Daniel's analogy of a sailboat. Keep it simple :) The patio space was wonderful -- I enjoyed the hummingbird and cat shows! It was a treat to be so close to the ocean for quick hikes. Also pretty much everything you need is a max 5 min drive away, so little traffic stress. I liked it enough to book a future stay, too!