8/10 Good
craig f., San Rafael, CA
16 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Most Epic View On The Planet
First, about the rating. We stayed during an epic storm that tested the house's coziness factor. A more accurate rating would have been: during gale force winds and snow, the property deserves a 3. On a normal day, a 4.5.
The property management team was A+. I messed up the arrival date: SOLVED. A couple of other minor and major issues: SOLVED. IMMEDIATELY. Very happy with their response.
The house itself was fairly typical for an older beach house. It was perfect for what it is, but if you want modern, this may not be for you.
Two things some people might have issues with:
•The house is very much slanted. You walk uphill from one side to another. It’s not horrible, but watch out when opening drawers in the kitchen. Management has said they’ll be leveling the floors.
•It is a narrow and steep staircase to enter. Older folks may have an issue with heavy/bulky bags.
But the view. THE VIEWS!! Seriously. You may enjoy different views in a lot of places, but you’ll never find anything more breathtaking. Wow!!!! Epic.
Kitchen has a great collection of pots and pans. Not quite a gourmet kitchen, but quite well stocked and up there with any rental. Pantry items were not awesome and could have used a re-fresh. Big fridge and freezer. Plenty of bowls/plates/glasses/knives (sharp!) and silverware.
Fireplace is on point and easy to use.
Hot Tub is clean, gets hot quickly and was the best place to chill and watch whales. The bathtub outside seems more fitted for a cool bath, not a hot soak. It took 2 hours to fill.
Overall the property was really nice.
craig f.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023