We came with a large family and two dogs. We were disappointed that the view was so obstructed and the "steps to the beach" was closer to two blocks. The kitchen didn't have some essentials like dish soap, a sponge or scissors. The beds were very comfy. The host was out of town the week we stayed and wasn't available when a lighting fixture fell from the ceiling and shattered. Thank goodness no one was hurt. I expected an apology for that alarming incident but instead received angry texts demanding we pay more than the cleaning fee and pet fee we had already paid because the cleaner "had to wash the comforters." This seemed strange to me as I would assume the bedding is always washed between guests. He also complained of dog hair everywhere but that tends to happen when you allow guests to bring dogs and why we paid an extra fee. We have been coming annually for 8 years and have never had such issues with a host. While I am sorry he incurred an unexpected charge, we paid our fees and did as asked (stripped the beds, took out the garbage and did not allow pets on the furniture). We did leave collected recycling hoping it might be dropped at the recycling center, but he was mad about that too. Unfortunately, the positive aspects of our experience have been overshadowed by the alarming light fixture issue, the indication that the bedding is not routinely washed between guests, and this interaction with the host. A very sad situation to be in.