The house is literally 1/2 a block from a small beach and about 5 from a much bigger beach. The surrounding blocks are nice and feel relatively safe, with 4-5 coffee places within 3/4 of a mile. The house is nicely appointed with a well stocked kitchen with pots, silverware dishes and kitchen gadgets. The hot tub is nice and there were working bikes (and helmets) in the garage as well as surf and boogie boards. A nice place.