We had an awesome time! The beach was a short walk and Rio Del Mar is a great beach. It is a steep hill but you can drive as there is a good amount of parking at the bottom of the hill right near the beach. We were able to walk with two kids. The views from the house are amazing. The living room has giant windows facing the hills which was beautiful, and the upstairs deck has an ocean view and is great for stargazing. We had everything we needed and were comfortable.