Hi. This was our first time staying here. There were some great aspects of our stay and a few things that we found lacking.
Pros:
- Great location: right by the ocean, on a quiet street, close to a lot of great surf breaks. Very close to all the amenities we needed: Safeway, Farrelly's Doughnut Shop (go there!), walking path along the coast, Long Marine lab and education center, etc. Plus, it's only about a 15-20 minute drive to the other side of town.
- Spacious: We had enough room and space to fit 6 adults and my 2 month old baby. Rooms were spacious, the living room was spacious, no one was bumping into each other, or disturbing each other. The upstairs suite was great for us, since it kept the baby crying to a minimum for the rest of the guests.
- Great kitchen, although we didn't use it too much. Grill was very helpful, as it made things easy to cook and easy to clean.
- House was stylish and unique.
- Backyard space was great, although we never really used it.
- Great coffee machine.
- Hang and Huck were quick to respond on every request and question.
Cons:
- The plumbing had a lot of issues. Some showers had scolding hot water. Some had cold water. Some sinks didn't drain well, and the upstairs toilet occasionally smelled like a porto-potty.
- Wifi is spotty (as advertised). If you are coming to do any real work, video calls, etc, the wife probably isn't a good option. It worked in some parts of the house, and not others.
- Cell service is also spotty. Obviously this isn't their fault, but something to consider if you need to stay connected. We had to make calls from up the street (on AT&T + Verizon networks.)
- Pots and pans were hit and miss. Non-stick pans we're not non stick, and cooking eggs for 6 in the morning was a challenge. We bought a pan at Safeway and took it with us. We also brought a kitchen knife with us, in case knives were dull, which they were.
- The house could have been a little cleaner: the upholstery could have been a little cleaner on the couches. The sheets were a little tattered with rips in the fitted sheet and comforter. Cobwebs in plants and on the TV. Soap scum on the shower heads. Stuff like that. Nothing I couldn't deal with, but the cleaner folks in my party were aware of it.
- Lots of personal effects in the space. I didn't bother us, but just something to keep in mind - kids toy's, old condiments in the fridge, etc. Again - it didn't bother us, just a heads up.
Overall - this was a great place for our group and I'm glad we found it. And if the plumbing was better, I'd definitely try to stay here again.