Mattie was very welcoming, and her home was even nicer than expected. The neighborhood and surrounding areas were very safe and relaxing. About a 3 mile walk from the beach, the Zen Upstairs was away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to still get the SoCal/laid back vacation feel. I was out and about much of my stay, but I felt right at home here. There's a great balcony off the back of the upstairs bedrooms, which I unfortunately did not have the time to truly kick back and appreciate. Would definitely recommend to a friend!