Our stay at John and Susan's cottage couldn't have been a better introduction to the Airbnb program. It was lovely, clean and so pleasant to stay there. We made use of the quiet backyard patio on several occasions. Our hosts had interesting tales to tell of the area, and we did find that bench by the sea that is posted with their photos! We slept soundly in the quiet neighborhood and appreciated the quality mattress. Very nice bathroom with good hot shower. We were able to take leisurely walks in the neighborhood and down to the little town for a couple meals. On our first night there (arriving after long travel) we availed ourselves of the local 'hi end' grocery store, bringing back salad and soup for a late night dinner.
The cottage is close to the beach (took several walks there) and the Temecula Canyon state park for a great hike with plenty of vistas overlooking the ocean, the hillsides and LA. We were there to visit my son, who lives nearby in Santa Monica and he also came by to relax in the backyard garden area. John and Susan were very welcoming hosts.
Regarding the whole Airbnb experience, Phil and I were just half hour away from our next destination in Joshua Tree when we received a call from MI; my mother was to be hospitalized. We had to cut our vacation short, but the hosts at the next two sites were so gracious about our last minute cancellations.