This property was a great fit for a multi-generational family gathering. I so appreciated a call from the host, Kevin, on the morning we were scheduled to arrive to see if I had questions and give details of how to access the property. It's nice to know he is close by and available. The set up of the 2 houses was perfect. I loved having my morning coffee and end of the evening glass of wine on the porch of the small house in the back sitting on the rocking chairs. We cooked a couple of big meals during our stay and having the large BBQ, 2 stoves and 2 refrigerators really helped. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of serving utensils but we would have appreciated more kitchen towels and we couldn't find any potholders. The beds were comfortable but the older family members in the group would have liked a top sheet in addition to the comforter and two bath towels per person but we managed. My husband joined us a day later so he brought extra towels from home. We took full advantage of all of the amenities: the pool table, ping pong table and the home theater. We were disappointed that the hot top was on the fritz but the host was quite apologetic and did try and have it repaired. The beach cruisers were the highlight. It was so fun to bike to State Street and the beach. The location of the house to both downtown and the beach was ideal. The neighborhood appears to be mostly a working class neighborhood and the property is surrounded by close neighbors so we tried to be sensitive to our noise level. Our young adult children were certainly not ready to "quiet down" at 10 pm but I found that closing all of the windows in the front house contained the noise adequately and closing the doors to the gameroom did the same. The accoustics in the house were such that the early-to-bed crowd was also not disturbed by the late-night revelers. Having the option of the two houses supported the different routines of both young and old. I found the placement of the many motion lights very helpful in moving between the 2 houses at night. The off street parking was a benefit. We had a fabulous visit to Santa Barbara and I credit that with being able to stay together in a comfortable home rather than multiple hotel rooms which would have been way more costly. Thank you so much, Kevin, for providing this opportunity for a great get-together!