Gabriel's home is wonderfully spacious and quiet, with two living rooms, two bathrooms, and generously sized bedrooms. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, with every kind of pot, pan, dish, and gadget you might possibly need. The garden veggies in the back yard and the piano in the front living room were unexpected bonuses, and Gabriel was responsive and easy to communicate with. We had an issue with the kitchen sink while there, and he got a plumber over immediately to take care of it. The house is surprisingly quiet and private, despite the location on the edge of a commercial area, and we slept so well. The master bedroom especially, is quiet and private, with a very comfortable king bed.
My husband and I stayed for a week and were joined part of the time by our two grown kids. The layout worked well for us, with plenty of space both to hang out together and to find quiet spots for ourselves when we each wanted down time.
Biking to the beach, cafe, or shops required street travel, but the main roads nearby all have bike lanes, so we always felt safe. It would have been a bit more challenging with young kids, but doable. Car parking at the closest beach requires a permit until 5 pm on weekends and holidays, and spots are hard to come by, but weekdays were generally not a problem.
We normally stay in the West Cliff area, so this was our first time experiencing the east side. We missed the easy access to the bike path, but not the tourist crush, and found the location quite convenient overall. (The Buttery is a must for pastries!) Gabriel was an excellent host, and we would definitely consider staying here again!