We really didn't want to leave. They say in real estate that it comes down to 3 things...location, location, and location. This property has that in spades. You can forgive a lot when you can sleep to the sounds of the ocean, watch sea life at play during sun up, enjoy the prolific beauty of a Pacific Ocean sunset and lose yourself in a casual stroll down the beach for miles as you contemplate the meaning of it all.
From this house I took my family to see the pleasures of San Diego, my kids kayaked in La Jolla, we embraced the beauty of the ocean at Coronado and Moonlight Beach, we hosted amazing family dinners, my son and I took the women we love on dates to remember and I walked with my wife and her parents along the beach - and in the joy of the moment - I was able to thank them again for giving me permission to marry their daughter 22 years ago. And with all that - we watched the sunset each night with the locals and stargazed in the evening on a great rooftop patio.
The landlord was easy to work with. There were a few small hiccups but they responded quickly and remediated them. The hot tub is really built only for two. But four can fit (and with cocktails). If I were living there permanently there is a list of changes I would make, but we survived a week just fine. The fireplace was out of service but we really didn't need it. The dishwasher was possessed and they tried to fix it - we managed. Fuses were a thing - they fixed it right away. The landlord was always a quick text away and very responsive. The garage was great, but our Chevy Suburban didn't fit. We parked on the street with no trouble in front of the garage. There is aging to the property from being on the oceanfront as there is in a lot of similar properties around the world. Again, it was hard to beat 3 floors 500 ft from the ocean. The master shower open to the ocean was a treat we'll never forget.
There was a lot of warnings about noise ordinances. We were a family with friends and not a crazy crowd. We found the locals very welcoming, neighborly and a joy to be with.
Great trip!