Peter was a great host. Easy to reach, yet provided us with the privacy we wanted. His house was in a cute neighborhood, close to a park park for the kids. Our kids are tots, so they had plenty to do with the covered swimming pool and back yard with a play structure. The house was ample in size, with a huge kitchen. Big comfy couches in family room for gathering and lounging. Lots of bedrooms; perfect for bigger groups. Very clean!
Close enough to drive for groceries, etc. Not too far to beach, but check traffic before making the trip, as the area can get congested. Not really in the center of things, per se, but we were there to visit family and we had small children with us, so it was perfect for gathering.