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Other than my wife and I being locked out on the upper level deck, our stay was good. Our only suggestion is to address the balcony door, as it locks automatically when you go outside, even if you previously unlocked it. Being a senior couple, we were quite startled to find ourselves locked out. We felt trapped out there, as there was no safe way down from the balcony. We called out to people on the sidewalk and to our neighbors for 'Help!" When that didn't work, we were left wondering if we were going to have to call the police for assistance. Fortunately, we were able to contact the rental agency, who alerted us to a lockbox on the deck with a key. We appreciated this solution to our problem, however, wonder if a better operating door handle and lock wouldn't resolve this for future renters. This was quite alarming for us.

Negatives: The checkin information came the day of the stay and the check out information the day before; no welcome manual with how to use heat, whether there was AC, etc; microwave did not work and the door to the porch was broken; bedrooms were extremely small, barely enough room to walk around them; the layout of the place is awkward; no counter space to cook and no oven to cook in; the refrigerator was across the room; no containers for food prepared; no scissors; no beach blanket or chairs. There are two doors leading out to another entryway for the upstairs tenants. The doors have large windows (the ones you cannot see through) but the light coming in through the doors was bright, enough to light up the whole space, so that was annoying at night. If you are used to living an apartment you probably wouldn’t mind the noise from the upstairs neighbors. I found that the neighbors upstairs were loud, dog barking, baby crying and I could hear every footstep. Positives: The location was the saving grace. Without that, we would have left. You can walk to the coastal trail, numerous beaches and places to eat. The half moon Bay Area is adorable, very friendly, and laid back. They provided beach towels and linens. The host was great and responded immediately. A working microwave was provided the next day.

We had a wonderful time. There are beach views from both bedrooms and the porch is wonderful. We would recommend and would stay again.

Great location, description didn’t really match the reality - there was no discussion of stairs ( and I have limited mobility) limited view, loud renters above us.

Awesome views and really cool little spot! Great communication and the house was cozy and clean. Would stay again!