Cliff's Edge Reverie

Perched on the top floor overlooking Sunset Cliffs, this apartment delivers uninterrupted Pacific views from the living room and main bedroom – the kind you wake up to and still can't quite believe. Step onto the private balcony and you're watching dolphins and surfers below, with the horizon turning every shade of orange come evening. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, making it as comfortable for two couples as it is for a family. Ocean Beach, Balboa Park, and local shops and restaurants are all within easy reach when you eventually tear yourself away.

Home truths:
* While there are no in-unit laundry facilities here, you will find a communal washing machine in the garage.
* There is no air conditioning here. Instead, the apartment is cooled by ocean breezes and portable fans.
* The apartment sits directly under a flight path into San Diego International Airport, so you may hear planes during the day. Departures are restricted between 11:30pm and 6:30am, so nights are quiet.
* One underground parking space is provided in the shared garage. It can be tight at an awkward angle – it works well for a standard or compact car, but larger vehicles like SUVs may find it a squeeze.
* Your host provides complimentary chairs, towels, an umbrella, and boogie boards for days at the beach.
* The lead guest must be at least 25 years old.