We stayed in the lower unit and loved it. The location is fantastic, a quick 1 minute walk and you're on the sand; walk another block and a half and you're at Belmont Park (close to the action & far from the noise)- home of the famous 90 year old Big Dipper wooden roller-coaster and other amusement park rides. We really appreciated, and made good use of, the included boogie boards and bicycles and we also rented a surfboard for $10/day from one of the local surf shops.

We traveled with our 3 kids (ages 14 to 23). The lower unit is probably best for 4 people as there is 1 queen and 2 twin beds. There is also a fold-out couch in the living room but since we'd get up earlier than the kids they chose to all sleep in the room with the 2 twin beds. It worked because the owner kindly provided an inflateable mattress which we just leaned against the wall during the day. There is no ac (typical for SoCal) but fans are provided and the evenings were pleasant.

We walked down quite a few of the neighboring courts and thought Ensenada Ct. was the most charming! This was our first family stay in San Diego and we definitely hit the jackpot with this South Mission Beach property! We look forward to returning for years to come!