My girlfriend and I stayed in the studio for a week while remotely working and exploring all the area had to offer. Whether it was taking a few steps down to the beach on our “lunch break” or escaping a little early to drive up to Half Moon Bay, this location is really terrific.

Each morning we made it our routine to walk over to Verve Coffee (the best coffee in town!), followed by a hello to the morning waves. Groceries, food stops, and other activities are a short drive away. Nothing was more than a 15 minute drive even during local “rush hour” traffic. We also made it a point to cook a fair amount in the kitchen and enjoy local wines while relaxing at night.

Courtney was quick to respond to our concerns about the wifi speed given our first emails about a live/work space for the week. Basic internet activities worked well, but don’t count on the connection for video conferences or Skype calls. Despite that not being ideal, it faired well enough and Courtney was apologetic about the issue having never heard of a concern before us.

An earmark is that the description of the space at the time of our rental wasn’t clear that the studio was attached to a larger home with a separate entry a few feet away. While it was not a concern for the week we visited (the home rental was vacant), we could see how noise may become an issue when a family arrived on our last day. They had a little one running up and down the stairs and we could hear muffled conversations and heavy footed adults above; likely something that would grow old over a week if you required “focused time” during your stay. This would absolutely depend on who may be renting the home space, but it's worth considering.

Overall I’d definitely recommend this spot. It’s hard to beat this location and the wonderful home Courtney has opened to guests. Thanks to him and we quite enjoyed spending time in such a wonderful city!