The best part about this property is its location. It's a one-block walk to the ocean, and only a few blocks walking distance over to Newport Avenue and all of the commercial parts of OB. The apartment is above Pizza Port, which is pretty fun (there's even a little window so you can peek down at the bar!). Most nights it wasn't loud, but we were staying over during the MLB finals, and the night of the Dodgers game was a little loud. However, no noise could be heard from the bedroom, so it didn't disrupt our sleep at all. When walking up the back stairs to the roof deck, there's a *slight* smell of pizza (who doesn't like the smell of pizza?), but you can't smell it inside the apartment at all.
The roof deck is really beautiful! It gives a perfect view of the area, and is really nice for watching the sunset. There's also a small balcony off the bedroom, which is great for people watching. However, as with all places in OB, the neighbors are *extremely* close, so it's really important to be conscious of the noise you may be making.
There is beach equipment available in the house; we really just used the beach towels, but it's a nice addition to have chairs and some other things available if needed.
The kitchen and living room are HUGE! And the kitchen is amazing; all new appliances, huge refrigerator, and even a wine fridge. The bathroom is also very spacious, and there is a half bath in the room where the washer/dryer are located. Detergent for the washer was generously provided by the property's hosts.
Guests of this property can use a parking spot in the Pizza Port lot, but it's not guaranteed, so be mindful of that if you're driving around a lot. We were there during OB Oktoberfest, and decided not to drive anywhere that day because we didn't want to lose our spot.
We had a couple of very minor issues when we checked in, and property management was quick to respond and address our messages. Very easy to communicate with them, via email or via the app that they have set up.
We had a wonderful stay, and if we vacation in OB again, we will absolutely be back to this property!