Amazing, funky yurt experience. All in all, I loved it and would consider returning. Carrick is, like me, a product of the 1960's and I felt right at home. He was on site the whole time I was there. The tent is in the sun and it gets hot inside when it's hot outside—and it was very hot when I was there. He has a nice big fan, but it tends to blow over your head. It would make a big difference if he got a fan you can direct on the bed or desk. If the key gets stuck in the lock, you can easily tug it out by pulling on the broad end of the keychain.
The yurt is decorated with charming whimsy. There is a full sized old organ in there plus a bunch of classic (for us 60's types) hardbacks. The refrigerator is small and powerful. Restaurants are within a five or ten minute walk. The lemon poppy kitchen is terrific for breakfast. It's about 10 min walk in a tacky little mall. The only sign says "Bakery." It's to the right as you walk in. Unless you are really early you'll see people sitting on tables outside. There are nice ones inside as well.
Neighborhood seemed nice. I had no security concerns. The yurt is on a big lot with several other buildings and is set back from the road and up a little cliff. There is also a sweet dog, who patrols the yard. I left my door open one afternoon and woke to the dog licking the soles of my feet. Just like home.
I was visiting my kids and found that the walk up the hills can be a strain. Apple maps told me their house was 15 minutes away. Google Maps correctly warned that the hill is steep and that it would take more like half hour. Walking back to the yurt was easy and there were beautiful flowers and cacti in the yards.
The bathroom is in a little shack that looks like an out house from the outside. It has a normal flush toilet, soap, water, and a sink. The shower is outside on the side away from the street. There is a big curtain around it, but it seemed a little weird. You need to be tall to reach the valves to turn on the hot & cold water. I'm sure you can get Carrick to get a stool or wooden box.
Oh yes, and I asked Carrick if I could stay an extra night. He quickly agreed. His house is about 100 feet from the yurt.
All in all, I had a fine time glamping.
Try it out. If nothing else, you'll have lots to talk about at cocktail parties.