5 stars because it is exactly what it says & owner is great to work with! Just want to note a few things.
Laney is very responsive and communicative via text. We noted a couple of small issues for which she already had plans for repairs. She also had a ring camera installed by the back gate during our stay, which combined with the keypad-access gates helped us feel safe and secure. Neighborhood is fine, just close to the strand.
Does have ocean views! It’s a few blocks from the beach itself. Nice to have the natural white noise of the ocean at night, though the nearby train also provides a soundtrack (this is noted in listing and didn’t disturb my children at all).
Totally adequate for our needs/budget, it is no-frills. Glad we brought extra beach towels, as there are 6 provided and w/ no dryer in unit, probably wouldn’t have been dry for our 2nd beach trip. Beds and pillows were fine, just firm. Kept our meals simple and did not do much cooking, which was good because the pots and pans were more worn than I prefer.
I missed in listing that beach equipment is not provided by owner (though I asked and was fully informed before stay). Past renters have left behind some items which we used and appreciated. At the time of our stay (Oct 2023), there were sand toys, 2 functional but rusty chairs, an umbrella, and a couple of old boogie boards. We brought our own boards, too.
Overall a good stay and would recommend!