Staying at Michael's place transported us back to some of our favorite surf hostels that we have had the joy of staying at around the world. The open layout of the shared areas surrounded by art and the overall welcomeness of Michael the host were fantastic. We loved being able to cram a bunch of people in the house for a small extra fee and since it is so close to the beach, Whale City Diner and nice coastal walks, the 6 of us were able to get up at our leisure and take a walk without feeling like we needed to wake the other, wait on anyone, etc. The kitchen was well appointed and the beds were comfy. This place really had everything we needed!