this was a great experience in many ways - the kids had fun, the location was great, the neighbors were great. house had great amenities, and is organized in a clever way - i learned a few things there. great equipment for cooking - nice pots and pans, not flimsy ikea pots I often see at rentals places. my kids (3+7) loved the vast selection of kid's books we found.
lots of parks nearby, including one where Don Budge (for tennis nerds) used to play when he was a kid. For convenience, the freeway is not too far, the farmer's market on sundays is really close, you can get fresh injera from the ethiopian grocery nearby, and the burger place a block away serves a fine burger.