SHORT VERSION: Book it!
For those of you that want details, here you go.
This is a great space on the top flier of a three story home facing the Pacific.
LANAI: I spent most of my time sitting on the lanai. The sunsets are absolutely amazing! The lanai is the PERFECT family space to regroup in the afternoon with a cocktail to watch the sunset. This is a ritual we could really get used to! The lanai is spacious, well furnished, and safe for small children (we travelled with our 1 year old granddaughter). The road noise is a BIT annoying, but an acceptable trade off for the view.
MASTER BR: The bed is very comfortable and well appointed. The master opens onto the living room with 4 wood paneled doors that can be opened to creat a “studio” effect. Open the blinds and look out on the pacific FROM BED!
MS BATH: spacious double sink. Separate shower and jetted tub. Two entrances allow a “suite space” with a small room that contains a couch and a desk if you have to work.
KIT: Very well supplied. Appliances all worked properly and well. Overall, a very nice space to cook in.
DR/LR: open floor plan that makes sharing a space with a large group easy and fun. Furniture was very nice compared to other rentals I have rented in the past. Lighting, fans, furniture all very well thought out and logically placed.
OTHER BRS: very functional and my children said very comfortable. No issues. There is a third bedroom with 4 bunk beds and a TV. It would be great for traveling with younger children.
SECOND BATH: pretty, functional, and clean.
THE PROPERTY: the deck outside in the rear of the house is a bonus space with a grill and table. A very nice “bonus space.” The DRIVEWAY is a bit intimidating to be honest. There is space for two cars, but it is a challenging space. We used it with no problems, but it may be a factor for some. You can park at the bottom of the hill, but the hill itself can be a challenge for older folks. It is not enough of a factor to pass on this property, but it could be a challenge to some.
There is an outside shower and two giant boxes of beach gear that you can use.
ISSUES: We had a bit of a communication issue upon check in. The email from VRBO had an incorrect door code and a mistyped phone number. The property manager assured me that it had been corrected and personally stopped by with a gift to apologize for the misunderstanding. A Classy move and very professional. Long story short (too late) BOOK THIS PLACE.