The property was in a nice location. The neighbors (both in the condo next door and to the right) are vehemently against short term rentals. Pacifica is trying to pass legislation to stop STRs in general (I was not aware). The pier across the street is completely out of order, and I think it's being demolished. None of this is in the property owners power, but other folks should know before renting. The property is the other side of a duplex. The neighbors are quiet, but one is not super friendly. He was quick to say rude things to the ladies in my group, not so much with me. The check-in process was cumbersome. I am not sure if this is a CA thing, but I had to send copies of my ID, a picture of the CC I used, and a picture of my signature written out. I have NEVER had to do any of this before, and I have traveled all over the place (HI, Europe, Japan, Africa, NYC, TX, ID, WA, OR, etc). I arrived later on the check in date and hadn't received any check-in instructions. Upon calling the number (not listed on the website Marbella sends out, or any other feasible way to contact that I could tell) for Marbella (found buried on VRBO), I was told that they sent me an additional email (it went to spam) at some point looking for a picture of my signature written out. I had to go into a restaurant and ask for a pen and scratch paper and text a photo of my signature to a random # (my phone listed as "potential spam". Again, not sure if this is mandated in CA (I don't stay here often).