Check-in was a breeze. Owner was very responsive. She answered all my questions. 5 stars for being able to accommodate my whole family. We had to run to the store (relatively close, in a great plaza with other popular stores) a few times and the gate access was very simple and secured. Very friendly staff. The unit, as with other surrounding units, is located on top of a hill so you will need to grab a provided green cart to haul your belongings up a fairly steep but manageable hill. This was actually fun and memorable
The place: everything is just like the pictures. A little outdated but clean and spotless. Beds are comfortable and a full bath in every room was a huge plus. The view from the top and second balcony was gorgeous. I could sit out there for hours.
The beach: this is the reason why we went. It is a short walk down the path to a quiet, secluded beach. This beach is immaculate. Santa Cruz and Monterey have nothing on Sunset State Beach. If you want a beach without the hustle and bustle, this is the place.
As warned in the description, the wifi is slow, really slow. It didn't matter much to us because the reception to our mobile phones were good enough to use our own data. Plus, why bother with your mobile device when you're on beach time? Enjoy!