Deb is a very generous host and her place is a cook's dream (beware the local ant population, however; but I suspect if it ever rains in SoCal this will improve). The house is airy and tidy with a wonderful curated collection of art and objects from what has clearly been a life "well-lived." My only very tiny issue -- and for most people, this would probably not be any problem at all -- is that the back deck is only five feet from your host's temporary home and she is very much "around." If looking for real privacy indoors and out, this may not be the spot. But for warmth, good advice, and lots of chatting: you're in heaven!