We enjoyed our stay on the beach. We're from a different time zone, so we were up early and enjoyed sitting on the front patio watching the ocean and early morning surfers go by with breakfast. The unit was clean and comfortable.
Things that would have been helpful to know ahead of time:
-no food (spices are available), water (there is a Brita filter and there are ice cubes), or coffee is provided. There is a Keurig, but it doesn't work properly with the cup provided.
-No laundry detergent is provided, so we had to buy a full container to do one load.
-Everything went smoothly during the trip, so we didn't need to contact the property manager, but I had an inquiry at check-out that was never answered.
-The driveway is incredibly narrow (as they state), so it's inadvisable to have a large car. Street parking is tight some days, but possible.
-Linens are provided (including beach towels), as are hand soaps, bath soap, and dishwashing detergent + sponge, but no shampoo or conditioner.
-The upper unit is also a rental property. We were lucky with quiet neighbors for the vast majority of our stay.
-It's a 15-25 minute walk to Carlsbad Village.
Ultimately, we would consider staying there again, as everything was clean, comfortable, and in an excellent location!