I have to start this off by saying the pictures in this listing doesn't even close to doing it justice. The house was pristine clean, beautifully decorated (exterior and interior), and had a calm serene feel to it. The bed room was perfect for my mom and I, and we were right across the bathroom that was perfectly set up for two people (2 sinks). The backyard boasts an incredible self-tendered garden of fruits and veggies, and the view was gorgeous. There are multiple locations in the house for you to sit, chat, read a book, or simply, relax. Rich and Denise truly made me feel like I belonged there, and even made us fresh guava smoothies when we first got there! We had plenty of parking and getting in and out of the house was a breeze. The room was well ventilated, well lit, and richly furnished. The entire place honestly felt like a 5-star hotel suite. We had access to the backyard, kitchen, living room and had our own bathroom and bedroom.
If you are looking for a place to calm your mind, relax your body, or even to find a place that is safe to sleep at, this is it. The hospitality, cleanliness, and generosity of the hosts were impeccable. I only hope to be able to have my guests feel like this about me one day. In the bed room, the wifi information, city guide, and nearby park/trail details were set on the desk for us to look over. The one thing my mom noted was how clean it was. Now, you have to understand, she is a complete neat freak. I'm talking, I'll drop a strand of hair on the sink and she'll tsk at me (hahaha). So for her to be impressed by her standards is a sight that I don't see often. I only regret not being able to fully enjoy the house as we were out and about all day mostly, and came back only during the evening time. But let me tell you, we both slept so well each night. One night I stayed up late working on my exam (there's a desk in the room with ample lighting) and even then I couldn't hear anything in the morning when Denise and Richard had to leave for an event.
Overall, if you are looking for a central location where it's beautiful, affordable, clean, safe, and friendly, I highly recommend Richard's place. My mom's already said in the future when she visits California she wants to stay here again.
Thanks Richard and Denise!