My partner and I spent our first time in California at Gary's home and it was the best time ever! His home is so beautifully decorated, it feels like you are in Italy. Speaking of Italy, you absolutely MUST take Gary's pizza making class. It is truly the best pizza you will ever taste, and it is worth every single penny. Gary and his wife welcomed us into their home with open arms; he even offered to go above and beyond his host responsibilities which we really appreciated.
His home is located in an AMAZING location. VERY SAFE and quiet. Usually with Airbnbs you never know what to expect when it comes to neighborhoods, but we felt so at ease here. Everything is as pictured. It was super clean! Actually spotless! And it smelled amazing. We were concerned about the kitchenette, but there was a hot plate and a grill, so cooking was no problem at all, and was actually super fun. Gary and his wife thought of everything. There were sugar cubes, bath products, games, fresh towels and coffee. They understand that it is truly "little things" that make it a great experience and easy for the guests.
The only suggestion we would make to travelers is to rent a car so you can get places easier, but if not, most of the awesome places are just a short Uber ride away!
We absolutely would visit again!