This is a 4 story home ideal for easy access to the beach, a spectacular rooftop deck with views of the ocean and bay… but it is lacking any kind of indoor living /dining space to hang out or relax. It would be great for 2 couples or a family with young children that can deal with lots of stairs and a very tiny bunk room, especially in the summer months when it stays light until after 8 pm so you can eat dinner on the deck. Thanksgiving dinner in near darkness on the roof was a little challenging.
There is one small uncomfortable couch in the family room/sitting area next to the kitchen; it pulls out to a bed that my adult son used after we covered the very dirty mattress pad with extra towels and a bedspread as we could not find bedding for this in any cabinet or closet. An L shape comfortable couch would be a good investment.
We would have appreciated more directions for the TV other than “Go to the Sprectrum app”…. We are older, but even our 20 something kids had a hard time figuring out how to navigate it.
The master bedroom was excellent, lots of space, comfy bed and huge shower. Second bedroom with en-suite was also nice.
Parking for two small sedans or small SUV as indicated on site- but it is a tight squeeze and requires a three or four point turn due to the angle. Our Ford F-150 did not fit but we found street parking and public parking on El Carmel was easy to walk to. Keypad access for door was easy, but door is heavy and a door stop to keep it open would be helpful. There were no hoses accessible on the ground floor to rinse feet and beach gear, this made for a sandy entry to get to the hose on the second floor balcony; the back ally of the unit had a hose but it was locked.
Kitchen appliances were great, fairly well stocked- only 6 forks made for lots of washing between meals (we were there for Thanksgiving) and no spatula or baking sheets The listing specified to bring your own spices and oils etc and we appreciated the heads up.
Sorry so wordy, it is a nice house, but not well suited for every renter.