[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard Family-friendly vacation home on the beach, with hot tub ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27111300/27111286/b6292b97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27111300/27111286/3ee5ae0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27111300/27111286/16a7f45f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27111300/27111286/e6d13373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27111300/27111286/251d958a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sandcastles awaits with its spacious lanai, well-equipped kitchen, and beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy a BBQ on the downstairs lanai area or stroll along Aliomanu Beach on Kauai's East Shore. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard Sandcastles TVNCU#1305 Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' This majestic home, Sandcastles, has vaulted ceilings and large sliding glass doors that open to a spacious lanai. The well-equipped kitchen is stocked with all the cooking utensils you may need to prepare a Hawaiian meal. A BBQ grill, downstairs lanai area, and gated beach gear await you at Sandcastles. A spacious living room has a large TV, free WiFi, and a stereo system. The extra-large, beautifully landscaped yard makes for a great place to sprawl out or take strolls. Aliomanu Beach is conveniently located on the East Shore of Kauai in Anahola. THINGS TO KNOW No events allowed. Any event or party exceeding the max guest count is subject to a $5000 fine. This vacation home is located in the tsunami evacuation zone. This rental is managed by Vacasa Vacation Rentals of Hawaii, LLC. TAT TA-078-506-5984-01 GET GE-078-506-5984-01 Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520800/34520770/a35b6414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THIS IS IT! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 16734 ## About the area Located in Anahola, this vacation home is on the beach. Holoholoku Heiau and Poli'ahu Heiau reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Smith's Tropical Paradise. Traveling with kids? Consider Lydgate Beach and Kauai Mini Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Anahola travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Anahola.dx11850) [View more Vacation homes in Anahola](https://www.expedia.ca/Anahola-Private-Vacation-Homes.d11850-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C22.16077%2C-159.30838&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z4GHK4E3ccO6yevKW6vFUwNwtz8=) Anahola, HI ### What's nearby - Aliomanu Bay - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Anahola Beach Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 km - Aliomanu Beach North - 12 min drive - 6.3 km - Papaa Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 6.4 km - Coconut Marketplace - 18 min drive - 15.6 km ### Getting around - Lihue Airport (LIH) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Hash Queen and The Fisherman - ‬14 min drive - ‪Holy Grail Donuts - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mandala Living Foods - ‬7 min drive - ‪Da Imu - ‬18 min drive - ‪Tony’s Catch - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard located? > Nestled on the beach, this Anahola vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Aliomanu Bay and Aliomanu Beach South. Anahola Beach Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beachfront estate with ocean views, private hot tub, beach gear & enclosed yard Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 105 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 4 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam H. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Stay Worth every second we were there, insanely close to beach, amazing service, incredible vibes. And close to everything! ##### Adam H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey P. Dec 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location This property was absolutely stunning. Enjoyed the Jacuzzi and the scenery place was nice and clean and a great time. ##### Corey P. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather F. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kauai Vacation We had a great time. The house worked great for our group and the location was amazing especially being able to walk right out on to the beach. The communication was top notch and any questions we had were answered right away. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you ##### Heather F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cole J. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Outdated and dirty Doors & windows don't work. All doors held closed with wood rods, locks don't work. Spa maintenance never showed up. Yard guys showed up 2 times early in the morning with no warning. Most lights and switches don't work. Screens fall off of windows and doors. House has alot of water damage and wood rot. Showers and sinks are so old they look dirty. Ice machine doesn't work. Plugs don't work. The mattress and pillows are crushed and flat. The internet router in the master bedrooms shines a bright blue flashing light and you can't stop it. People park on the street and walk through the property right past the master bathroom that has no curtains. Parts of the outside porch are loose and fall through making it unsafe to walk outside. The gutters are clogged and cause water to go into the house. Master bath was so corroded when turned on the jets shot out Black chunks. House had no tissues and barely any toilet paper. Stove randomly turns off ![Water damage around all doors](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/02371254-b28c-46ae-ba25-5f03da62a742-1750640070324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Very dirty shower](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c78f4570-99be-4560-8a15-bfafec2f91bb-1750640070456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Broken doors](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0f82e9fe-1a04-4397-a564-b289cc3d3bf4-1750640070773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Exposed electrical wires](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fd5cdc3c-f1be-4752-9ac1-6f84a9f384ce-1750640070322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cole J. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cole Jackson J. Jun 22, 2025 #### Extremely outdated amd unsafe Doors & windows don't work. All doors held closed with wood rods, locks don't work. Spa maintenance never showed up. Yard guys showed up 2 times early in the morning with no warning. Most lights and switches don't work. Screens fall off of windows and doors. House has alot of water damage and wood rot. Showers and sinks are so old they look dirty. Ice machine doesn't work. Plugs don't work. The mattress and pillows are crushed and flat. The internet router in the master bedrooms shines a bright blue flashing light and you can't stop it. People park on the street and walk through the property right past the master bathroom that has no curtains. Parts of the outside porch are loose and fall through making it unsafe to walk outside. The gutters are clogged and cause water to go into the house. Master bath was so corroded when turned on the jets shot out Black chunks. House had no tissues and barely any toilet paper. Stove randomly turns off ##### Cole Jackson J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOEL J. Jul 7, 2023 #### Kauai Trip Loved the home and location ! ##### JOEL J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Tom M. Sep 4, 2024 #### Summer Family Reunion The house and location were everything we were hoping for. But some key information regarding the road to the property was not disclosed by Vacasa at the time of booking which unfortunately had an adverse effect on overall quality of our trip. ##### Tom M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diego R. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t beat the location We’ve stayed here twice already. It’s an unbeatable location with beach access on a pristine quiet beach. It’s next to a river full of palm trees with a jungle look. The property is huge with a large private lawn/garden. The only ding on this listing is that it’s an outdated beach bungalow. It’s overpriced for the accommodations but we still go back because the location is amazing. ##### Diego R. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. Dec 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a wonderful time.. very special for our family and we hope to come back ##### Heather M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tim T. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Disappointment This property is in an unbelievably awesome Location. It is unfortunate because the house when it was built was a beautiful house. I would guess early 80's. Now 40 some years later I would say other than an appliance or two nothing else has ever been done to upgrade or update the house. I could go into detail but I don't think that would be helpful. I will put it this way I am a builder in a very affluent resort community, I also property manage quite a few multi million dollar properties. I would not recommend this property at all I rate it as a zero no stars. I had to put one Star for this to post. ##### Tim T. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marissa D., San Mateo, CA Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute Paradise The house was so beautiful and full of love. We found a lot of cute dinner decor in the pantry to make our family meals feel a little more special. The lawn was perfect for cartwheels under the sprinklers. And the beach acess was easy and acessable. Thank you for sharing this wonderful space. ##### Marissa D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Mar 3, 2015 #### Awesome Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a very nice property. Private and quiet. I would stay there again for sure. ##### David S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. Apr 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I didn’t want to leave! The spaciousness of the home was welcoming from the entry and they had Hawaiian music playing and a lovely gift assortment for us with a welcome note that made us all feel special. The walk to the beach is only steps away and between that and the beautifully landscaped yard, I could have stayed there all day. Plenty of kitchen supplies and space for our families needs. We already want to come back to enjoy this home and location more! ##### Heather M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip M. Mar 16, 2016 #### Moser,Haflich ,Studer Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful place to stay very spacious our three couples have so much room everything was very good condition very clean no complaints what so every thank you for everything. ##### Philip M. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2016 ### 8/10 Good #### James C. Apr 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Colorado Everything was fine. More upfront information on early and late check in/out would have been helpful. Overall had a great time. ##### James C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim B. Mar 27, 2015 #### Amazing Experience...Mahalo Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My entire family Loved this vacation. The House was perfect,Very Clean and spacious. I don't think I could have picked a more perfect setting. Lisa was the best. The Food was exceptional at every meal. We will remember this vacation for a lifetime. ##### Jim B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARSHA C. Feb 10, 2023 #### Beautiful house and beautiful beach We loved our stay at Sandcastles. We had plenty of space and privacy for the three couples. We liked the location because it was a short drive to/from the airport and Haneli. The yard was wonderful for sunbathing when it was too windy to sit on the beach. The ocean views were amazing from the house. Be aware that the only spices in the pantry were salt and pepper, but they were well stocked with sunscreen, bug spray, etc. There was plenty of glassware, utensils, dishes, cooking utensils and pots and pans. There were plenty of beach paraphernalia downstairs in the room by the door to the beach, which also included another refrigerator. ##### MARSHA C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie M. Jan 5, 2018 #### Sand Castles Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sand Castle.! The ocean view and easy access to the beach enhanced our whole stay! Sitting in the hot tub with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening was great. We took walks on the beach most mornings and even by moonlight one evening. Salt Pond Beach on the South shore was a favorite. Waimea Canyon hike was stunning. The food at Sushi Bushido was so good! Princeville and Hanalei Bay were so much fun to explore. So many things to do and see! ##### Laurie M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Renee C. Jan 18, 2017 #### Escape to Kauai Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation stay here at Sandcastles was fabulous. The house was clean and the view was amazing. Perfect for our family. Our only complaint was that the grounds crews were there everyday so this made it hard to enjoy the beautiful lawn and garden. I would suggest putting blinds on the bathrooms if this is the norm. Trying to find a time to shower without the crew right outside your window was a little tough. ##### Renee C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack M. Oct 1, 2017 #### Sandcastles by the Sea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sandcastles was better than the description and pictures on the website, it was more than we expected. The property was very clean and the grounds were well maintained and beautiful. Bali Hai was incredible to work with, attentive to our needs, polite and professional. We would highly recommend this property. We went for a family vacation and it could not have been better. We had many plans for things to do on the island but opted out of some to have more time at the house. The beach was awesome and where we spent most of our time. The only time we saw other people was early in the morning as they were walking, had it to ourselves pretty much the whole time. We loved the big yard, played many yard games and the kids loved to race to the gazebo. It could not have been more memorable for our family. The location of this property is great, central to most everything we did while there. Will definitely keep this one on our list to revisit. We give it five stars in all catagories. Thank you to Bali Hai Vacation Rentals for all your attention to detail so that our family could enjoy our time together in comfort and serenity. ##### Jack M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike w. Feb 20, 2016 #### Paradise! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife & I stayed at Sandcastles with our family; 7 adults, + 2 grandchildren ages 1 & 4. Sandcastles exceeded our expectations. It’s a very comfortable home. Its spaciousness afforded tons of room for everyone. The kitchen is well equipped. The floor plan creates ocean views from every room. The high vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of spaciousness. The deck that surrounds the home features a hot tub. The mud room downstairs contains plenty of snorkeling gear, boogie boards, beach chairs, & toys for the kids. There’s even fishing gear if one is interested in casting a line in the surf. The tiled space on the ground level below the house is a great feature. It was a cool place to hang out and enjoy the beautiful grounds that surround the home, which are very well maintained, & only add to the sense of luxury one feels at Sandcastles. The private beach is just steps away. We didn’t swim at this beach as it was a bit rough & wild during our stay in late January; early February. But beautiful Anahola Beach is just up the road 8/10’s of a mile. Anahola Beach proved to be our favorite beach on the island. It’s mostly frequented by locals who bring their families to play on the beach & the Anahola River that enters the sea here. This is a fantastic place for the family to hang out for the day. Further up the beach is Anahola Beach Park, which has the usual park amenities plus a lifeguard. As the property is located at the very end of a dead-end road guests are afforded tons of privacy; No traffic-No tourist. One feels like they have all of Kauai to themselves. The location is also convenient to Kapaa, a nice laidback tourist type town with plenty of restaurants, shops, & other tourists’ attractions. We highly recommend Sandcastles. It felt like our home in paradise. It should also be noted that the property manager, Bali Hai & Lisa were attentive to even our smallest needs. They made sure our stay was one to remember. We can’t wait t ##### mike w. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2016 ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen H. May 26, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Needs updating and renovation Overall, location is wonderful-right on the beach! You can literally hit sand w/in 100 ft. Water a little rough on that side of island, but just think it was a weird time that we went. Landscaping is gorgeous with a gazebo for events. There is no A/C but with the ocean breeze, it's not really needed once you open up the windows. There were a few things that if I had known, I would have probably picked another property. 1. Most of the windows/doors didn't open all the way or were broken so it made it hard to air out the house. Locks don't work either. We were instructed to close up the windows/doors before leaving the house. Was difficult to do since not all the rails ran smoothly on doors/windows. Also, locks didn't work so there were wooden rods to place on the rails so that doors/windows couldn't be opened from the outside by strangers. It took some time to open/close it all up each time we left. Upon return, the house was stuffy and needed to be aired out again. 2. The house needs a LOT of updating in general. The photos give the impression that it's modern but it needs major renovation. The kitchen is the only thing that seems recent (last 10 years). 3. There are critters. I found a gecko beneath the sheets on 2 separate occasions. There were other bugs (roaches) seen throughout the house when the lights turned on. Maybe it's the nature of the humidity and being so close to the water. 4. There is a lot of gear (beach chairs, umbrellas, etc.) that is available for use but the snorkels were all broken. The beach chairs had used water bottles and empty Cheeto bags shoved in the pockets. 5. Since we slept with the doors/windows open, it was unsettling knowing that anyone could walk up to and in the house at any point because locks on screens didn't work. Anyone can walk into the backyard from the beach or the very nearby public walkway from street to beach. 6. It would be nice to have a gate with a lock/code. An automated gate would be even better. The current gate "closes" with a wooden beam into a slat to prevent it from swinging open. No lock. 7. The parking area smelled like urine/fecal matter. 8. At eye level it looked clean, but the attention to detail is lacking. Dust on cabinet tops, etc. Ceiling fans didn't work properly - which is not good when there is no A/C. Things just need some TLC. Not worth the price for what you get. ##### Karen H. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy H. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Wendy H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krishnan P. Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Krishnan P. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel J. Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Joel J. 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