This beach house is the PERFECT escape for families. The house is stocked with EVERYTHING, and I do mean everything that parents could need to ensure a safe, stimulating, and relaxing holiday with their little one(s). We stayed for a whole month to get away from the city during COVID (where we have a tiny apartment and no outdoor space) with our toddler and it was our best month of 2020 thus far without question. Here are some further details as to why:
-Proximity to the beach and redwoods was amazing. We alternated going to Seacliff and Rio del Mar beach (walking/short driving distance) and The Forest of Nisene Marks (5 min drive away) basically every other day. The hosts offer a state park parking pass so access to these both are free!
-The house also has ample outdoor space for our little guy to run around and explore. Nice front and backyards, outdoor shower, and plenty of toys to enjoy the outdoors. Enough to keep the family safely isolated during COVID, but also a very family-friendly neighborhood where we saw other families from a distance who all waved and always said hello.
-Did I mention the kid gear? They have everything you could need for indoor and outdoor play. Play pen, foam playmat, travel cribs, stroller, water table, kiddie pool, boogie boards, games, great assortment of books, and toys, toys, toys. My little one enjoyed the MagnaTiles and Duplo blocks immensely and now we'll have to get him some of his own. We brought some of his own toys with us and really shouldn't have, there was plenty there to keep him occupied.
-Communication: Anne and Jackie were in close touch leading up to our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. Jackie provided excellent local recommendations for food and activities, and they were all spot on. Anne checked in and sent me photos of the baby gear to make sure I felt prepared. Both checked in throughout the stay to ensure all was going well and asked how we were doing. I felt very well taken care of in every respect.
-In short, this experience was ideal for us and we hope to stay at the Beach House again soon!