What an entertaining place to stay! Our teenage boys were thrilled spending hours in the skate bowl with our own scooters, skateboards, and balls. They also enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, soaking in the hot tub, playing corn hole in the adjacent common area.
Using the pizza oven was a fun activity in itself. All necessary tools including pizza peels are provided. Tips: watch a YouTube video on using a wood fired pizza oven, pick up pizza dough at Trader Joe's, firewood was available (but you can buy more at Safeway).
The house was well-appointed: charming decor, soft linens (BYO beach towels), comfy beds, a smart TV. No dishwasher or dish rack. But the kitchen had ample utensils & cookware, Viking appliances, coffee maker with filters, toaster and a microwave. Homes in the coastal area can be a bit muggy and have bugs, but they provide fans & ant spray.
It seems silly to drive for less than a minute down to Manresa State Beach. But we had lots of gear including the provided soft top surfboards and appreciated the parking pass. Our boys decided to take a leisurely walk back, which took less than 5 minutes.
We loved our stay so much that we are already talking about our return visit next year. Worth noting: the small multi-unit property next door is also managed by the same hosts. Potentially it would be fun to come with another family or two.