NOT worth it. Really disappointing, left our stay early.
For various reasons we were really unhappy with our stay here.

Our first night there we didn’t sleep all night due to a loud chirping sound. It sounded like there were bugs within the walls because it was echoing throughout the entire room nonstop. I’ve stayed in the jungle, mountains, etc and have never heard such a disturbing noise from bugs. You would think the host would mention something about this, but nothing is stated about loud bugs at night. Also, the bed was super uncomfortable and felt more like a box spring than a mattress. We were ready to leave that night, but we had drove all the way up from San Diego to celebrate my birthday and were trying to make the most of our trip.
We also had trouble sending messages to the host due to not being able to connect to the WiFi the first night- only some of them would go through which prevented us from alerting him of the all issues in the moment. He fixed the WiFi the next day, but at that point we had already left.
This listing is portrayed as a retreat space, but nothing about it feels like a retreat. First of all, it’s not a private space. The host lives upstairs and we could hear him walking around and talking at night which was unsettling. From the description, we thought this was an entire house/apt (it even states “entire house/apt” in the description), but it is actually just a bedroom he is renting out. The patio area which is the only area you can enjoy in the space is poorly lit at night. There is one tiny light on the wall and that’s it. Maybe add some string lights to make it more inviting for the evening? It’s in the mountains after all and it is pitch black.
Lastly, we felt uncomfortable that the host was living upstairs and that really anyone could come down to the patio area. It just didn’t feel like a private space which is what I’d expect for a retreat. The host boasts about the amazing view, but for $119/night you need to provide a bit more than the view and make this a more enjoyable and comfortable space for your guests.
I expressed all of these concerns to the host and he was dismissive and invalidated everything I stated. Just be aware he will defend himself no matter what and find a reason to deny your concerns. Don’t expect any sort of refund if you have a bad experience.
I’d also like to add that the novel he writes for all the instructions, rules, etc makes it very confusing to understand the listing. Be clear and concise so your guests aren’t blindsided or mislead. Nobody wants to read a book when trying to rent an air bnb.
Overall, this felt like a total rip off. We left the morning after the first night. We were uncomfortable and couldn’t imagine sleeping there another night with the loud bugs going off all night-we knew the host wouldn’t be able to do anything about this which is why we left. This was by far the main issue above anything else.
The host wasn’t willing to provide a refund and nor was air bnb. So there goes $328 and making a 3hr drive to and from San Diego. Waste of money and wasn’t enjoyable at all. By far the worst experience I’ve ever had through air bnb. Especially dealing with the host and his lack of consideration for our unpleasant experience.