My friends and I come out to Opening Day in Del Mar almost every year and this was by far the best place we have ever stayed. It is the first time that we all agreed that we want to stay here again next year.

Jane was there to let us in and show us how to use everything. The house was just remodeled and everything was perfect. This home has the charm of a 1939 vintage cottage but has the feel of a modern new home with large rooms, high ceilings and lots of windows. And the views are fantastic; the pictures don't really do them justice.

Since I was traveling with friends, one of the best things about the house is that it has four great bedrooms. They are all good size with large, very comfortable beds. There was no arguing over who stayed where. The house is perfect for 4 couples or a very large family. Since there are two levels it allowed us to be together yet also have our own space. Of course, two levels means two balconies and double the views. The balconies are great for drinking wine and getting massages, and we enjoyed both.

One of the features that attracted us to the home was that it has air conditioning. So many of the homes in San Diego do not and can be quite uncomfortable on warm days. Amazingly, because of the location on the hill and of all the windows, we never even turned the air conditioning on. But it is nice to know that it was there if we needed it.

The location is great and you are close to everything in La Jolla. All of the restaurants and shops are very close and there is a grocery store just a few minutes away.

Lastly, my review wouldn't be complete without mentioning this. Upon arriving, I mentioned to Jane that I would like to hire a driver because we all enjoyed the restaurants and bars in San Diego and didn't want to worry about driving or taxis. She mentioned that she had a son who who might be available. Her son contacted me a few hours and later and I hired him to drive us every day. He is a good driver, showed up on time every day/night, drove from 9:00 AM until midnight on Opening Day, and is a great teenager who we liked having around. If you need a driver, he is your guy.