Gated, just a block or so from the water (although hill is steep.) Everything we could have needed was provided in the kitchen, including basics like salt, pepper, oil, vinegar. No soap or shampoo in the shower, though. Know that the toilet is, like the bedrooms, accessible off the back wall of the open air living space, not directly accessible from the bedrooms, which have a shower and sink each. When the description says "shower only", it literally means the shower and the sink, no toilet. Also A/C only works at night, if that is a consideration for you. We were certainly comfortable outside in the shade in January. The pool is cool so you can always take a cooling dip. Great ocean breeze. The view was incredible, perfect sunrises, and there are sun shades if the sun gets to be too much. Laundry just a few steps away, shared with the other unit. Hubert is very helpful. We hope to return some day!
