Merritt's home was wonderful. Exactly what we were looking for in our weekend away from the city. The room was quiet, clean and comfortable. The location, ideal. A short walk to the ocean, walkable to some of the surf spots, and short drive to all of the places you'd want to go in the area. And Merritt was incredibly hospitable and helpful. He gave fantastic local tips and recommendations and was even kind enough to let us borrow some of his gear.