My wife and I stayed here Dec/Jan and despite being in the midst of a pandemic, we had an absolutely lovely experience. Perfect for a couple, this is a 1946 bungalow, remodeled to a high finish but retaining the craftsmanship and charm from that era. As for cleanliness, it went beyond all expectations. Each drawer and shelf was spotless, perfectly organized, containing every kitchen tool or bedroom linen we could possibly need. All we had to do is, as they say, "bring a toothbrush."
This unit is part of a bungalow community built for Naval aviators right after WW2. Despite being near our neighbors, our enclosed patio was quiet day and night, protected from the wind and receiving a good amount of light for sunny lunches. We enjoyed being temporarily part of this friendly little community--even exchanging holiday gifts with our next-door-neighbors, a young military couple. Five stars for the like-new infrared BBQ grill, which we used almost every night. And five stars for the super-comfy bed, outfitted with fleecy bed linens that were perfect for California winter nights.
The unit is ideally located in a quiet neighborhood on this very walkable island (actually, a peninsula). Most times, we didn't even have a car. It's a 15-minute walk to the Bay side--the Ferry terminal, grocery shopping, shops on Orange Avenue. It's about a half-hour walk to the Ocean side, where we strolled for miles along the beach. From the beach we could watch fliers make their approach to the Naval base while dog owners frolicked with their pets. Or we could follow the ocean down to the busier Del Coronado Hotel area, with shops and restaurants nearby. Some people describe Coronado as Mayberry, and that's just what we wanted for a Covid getaway.
Occasionally we would rent a car locally. This allowed us to drive south along the peninsula's Silver Strand, to a state park featuring miles of ocean beach in its natural state and a bird sanctuary. It was perfect for walking with almost no other people around. We also used the car to explore other bird-watching preserves and natural habitats farther south, near the border--hidden outposts of urban San Diego.
Hosts Lisa and James were super. They were always quick to respond if we had a question. And they had thought of everything to make our stay carefree and enjoyable. We've stayed in a lot of vacation rentals, but this is one of our top favorites. We hope to rent it again on a future trip.