Where do I even start?!! I can't begin to describe how much we love this place. My friend and I stayed here for a month and were overwhelmed by the warmth, hospitality, fun, uniqueness, and unexpected delights that characterized our experience.
The space: Imagine if you lived in the coolest rec room ever, but also it was homey somehow?? That's the surf shack. The kitchen had everything we needed, even without an oven/stovetop; between the hot plate, toaster oven, microwave, and backyard grill we were totally set. The entertainment system with the huge screen & projector with Bluetooth-compatible speaker system was perfect for watching Netflix, playing video games, or streaming music from our phones. There's plenty of comfortable seating throughout for getting work done or lounging. The game room was a hoot and hosted plenty of ping-pong and pool games during our time here. The backyard oasis was private and idyllic; we'd frequently take our breakfast out there in the mornings to soak in the sun while getting ready for the day, and the fire pit was great for the evenings. Surprisingly, the outdoor shower was one of our favorite things about the place! The water pressure and temperature were excellent and there was plenty of privacy.
The location: right in the heart of Pleasure Point is a great place to be! It's got the quintessential laid-back, everyone-knows-everyone California surf town vibe, but with sophisticated food offerings and pretty much everything you might need in walking distance. Wetsuit-clad surfers would bike past us when we strolled over to Verve for delicious coffee. We picked up a few puzzles and new releases at the sweet local book shop, getting to know the resident pup in the process. And the beach! It's about a 10-15 minute walk to truly gorgeous oceanside cliffs, and you can walk down the stairs to be right on the sand. My friends and I spent a few sunsets on the beach watching the surfers catch their last swells before nightfall. Talk about peaceful.
The people: We had everything we needed and then some, but Kevin was absolutely set on making sure we were taken care of at all times. He also operates the little market on the property, and it was a delight to stop in there for supplies and to say hi. (Try the whiskey-marinated tri tip he sells there, by the way - out of this world.) We genuinely started to feel like we were home, just saying hi to our improbably cool and chill neighbors.
Overall, I feel like I'm forgetting so many great things, but it's impossible to capture the magic of this place in words. Guess you'll just have to come feel it for yourself! We can't wait to come back and make more memories.