This home is in need of some major TLC. I have stayed at this home before and was already familiar with the age and the things that were lacking. That said, it has incredible views, it's an ideal location, walking distance to everything with private steps to the beach below (mind you the steps are falling apart, rusted, broken, etc.; use carefully).
More than anything, I was super disappointed with how dirty the home was at check-in. Piles of termite droppings, sand everywhere, beds carelessly made (full comforter on king bed), cheap, 1-ply toilet paper and all toilet paper leftover from previous guests (pretty sure this is a health violation), snack wrappers and used kleenex left under primary bed, moldy shower with an extremely foul smell, hundreds of dead bugs lining the sliders in downstairs bedroom, bedroom carpet is disgusting...the list goes on and on... Not what you expect for a rental that is $850-$2,000+ a night (we stayed for 10)
The lack of care the property management company takes is beyond disappointing. This home does have 5 star views but the interior and exterior of this property are barely 2 star. ***Major filters are used on the listing interior photos*** It's really a shame, this is a beautiful location and Laguna is a place we visit frequently.
Just beware; you can find many other properties where the rate reflects both the property and the views. In this case, you are paying a 5 star premium for a 2 star rental. :(