Host was very communicative and check-in process was easy thanks to the detailed instruction left by them. Pictures of the listing are accurate. The game room and fully loaded kitchen were both great perks to have on our getaway. We did have a couple issues during our stay however. The downstairs heater was not operable so I woke up freezing at 5am and had to sleep in living room for the rest of our stay. The second occurred during checkout. The next door neighbor walked over and started harassing us as we were leaving. We asked if they were the host we were renting from and they said no. We stated that if they have any issue, they should take it up with the host as we are just following instructions. Considering there was a booklet signed by previous guests mentioning the nice neighbors, this incident surprised us. Luckily, it was as we were leaving because it did not create a welcoming environment and left a sour taste in what was an overall decent stay.

Our family loved the access to the garage game room. The proximity to Irish Beach is great, we drove to the beach each day (3 minute drive) and always found a parking spot. Host was easy to communicate with and gave great recommendations for things to do in the area.

The house is in good condition and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you might need. There are plenty of linens and towels. The grill works great, too. Just a few notes though, you are not allowed to use the wood burning stove which was a disappointment to us as we love to have fires and it was part of why I chose this house. I might take that picture out of the advert since it is misleading. Also, you CAN walk to the beach but it is all on paved roads including a short jaunt on the 101. We are avid hikers and chose to drive down, for whatever that is worth. Close to Point Arena and some nice coastal hiking there as well as a decent market, surf, and a few restaurants.

Clean property, helpful instructions and coffee provided (big plus for this coffee drinker!) Could have more/better seating in the living room (such as another couch/love seat). It wasn't clear in the listing, but the private beach is accessible by vehicle and is a short drive from the house.