This place gets 5 stars at being exactly what it is meant to be, and very well. There's no ocean view, nothing spectacular. What there is is a perfect little hideaway for one to two people with everything you need, including a full kitchen with all of the supplies, a very comfortable bed, air conditioning that works almost too well, a great shower with no lack of water pressure, and a phenomenal location. Plus you have a washer and dryer and, luxury of luxuries in this part of town, a garage!! (Beware, it's small. My rented Altima barely fit).When I say a phenomenal location I mean it. You are practically smack dab in between the Newport and Balboa piers, so you can walk to all of the amazing restaurants at both locations in 15 to 20 minutes (or to whale watcing like I did). You can be walking on the boardwalk 90 seconds after stepping out the door and standing in the ocean 90 seconds later. You can't get a better location for the price.The owner is communicative and easy to work with. I received my check-in information well ahead of time. No guessing games. I will definitely stay here again.