Despite being right on the 101, traffic noise is almost entirely absent due to the volume of the waves. I was worried about navigating the tight parking and small driveway, but it ended up not being an issue at all, and it's lovely falling asleep to the sound of the surf. Beach access is easy and, for those not used to stairs, the staircase does have several resting points built in with benches positioned to enjoy the view. The property was clean, although ants were a problem. Check in was easy with clear directions. The space does get full sun and was really warm the first night and there is no AC, but it cools down and stays cool if you open all the windows to let the ocean breeze in.