What a GORGEOUS home with the most amazing ocean views. The rooms are spacious, the kitchen is amazing and there are multiple seating areas outside to enjoy the views and weather. This house is HUGE! Definitely a wonderful house to enjoy a vacation with friends and family. It is very kid-friendly with a basement game room and two living room areas, plus a breakfast nook and large farm style dining table. The gardens are beautiful as well, the front yard is so well landscaped and the flowers are outstanding- the back yard has an adorable seating area with a cozy courtyard. This really was an excellent home to stay in and I recommend it 10/10.
Having that said, there are some things the renter should be aware of when considering this property:
-The beach is a hike to get down to and back up from. It is not an easy effortless walk. If you have anyone in your party that is disabled, very young or elderly, I would behoove you to avoid taking the trail down to the ocean. It was extremely difficult to take a stroller or wagon down and even harder to get back up. Otherwise, if you're just a few adults who don't mind a little exercise then this won't bother you.
-Stay away from the neighbors and their properties/driveways. We were yelled at (yes, YELLED at) a total of 5 times from two different neighbors while we were trying to park our vehicles or turn around on the street. They are not happy that you are renting and have no problem voicing their disdain to you.
-We had brought our bicycles for the kids to ride but the roads are such intense hills that it wasn't possible, so just be aware of the intense grades. This is what makes the view so beautiful being high up on a hill, but it makes foot pedaling nearly impossible.
Overall, we had a great time with the exception of a few hiccups and learning curves.