Andy and Amanda were very prompt in communication. Chocolates and wine were a very kind gesture. Ventura is old school with an edge. Good restaurants, bars, music.
The space itself was well appointed. I feel this rental is an adequate size for a couple. For a family of 5 (very small kiddos). it just wasn't big enough. Andy was kind enough to let us squeeze 5 in and a dog, with an added fee.
The description stated a pull out sofa, it was an old futon (another adult couple would have been disappointed in this I believe), so a bit disappointed in that description. Also, my wife and I read through the property description a few times, and it doesn't state the owners actually live on the property, separated by a fence. This is a deal breaker for us, and we wouldn't have rented the unit if we knew this. Just a personal preference. When we go away, we like to have our privacy, more privacy than a fence away from the owners.
Also, the neighborhood, although I didn't really mind it, my wife and kids just didn't feel safe. Although it might not be too far from the beach, the neighborhood isn't so desirable. This isn't a slight on the people in this part of Ventura, it's just an honest feeling my wife and kids felt.
I personally wouldn't return to this property or part of Ventura, but do want to express the ease of communication with Andy throughout my stay.