This was my first trip not only to San Diego but to California. And it was also my first Airbnb stay. Needless to say, my first trip was amazing and it definitely won't be my last. I have not seen the ocean in over 20 years and the very first time I saw it, I experienced a 'peace' that I have never felt in my entire life and it was a very breathtaking and a magical experience. We arrived to Sommer's Place around 9am and she was nice enough to allow us early check-in as we had just drove all the way from Denver. It was a very cute cozy little apartment right off the highway. We were greeted by a cat when we first got there and I asked him if his name was Simon and he meowed at me and walked us to the front door he did not come in that night and we ended up spending the whole day at the beach and falling asleep before Sommer came home. Our room had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Toiletries, utensils, dishes, a refrigerator for our food and everything to make us feel at home. She had a lot of beautiful plants and a great flow to her home. I did get to meet her and officially meet Simon the next day and we got to have a conversation in the kitchen and I got to learn more about San Diego life she was very personable and I felt like I was talking to an old girlfriend. I never once felt uncomfortable even with my high anxiety she made it a very wonderful memorable stay. Simon was probably one of the coolest cats I've ever met. I'm not a cat person at all but I found myself sitting in the hallway hanging out petting him for a long period of time. He even came scratching at our door one morning to let him in so he could come lay in the bed with us. We spent two nights at her house and checked out around 10:30 on a Wednesday. Simon walked us out to our car and we got to take a few pictures with him before we left Sommer wished us a safe trip and was off to work. I felt very sad to leave but it gave me a drive that I've never felt before to relocate my small family closer to the coast so we can experience that peace and serenity whenever my soul feels the urge. I want to thank Sommer for making my first trip more amazing then I can honestly put into words and making me feel comfortable and happy during my stay at her home. We want to thank her also for welcoming us and giving us the Insider scoop and the local spots. I'm not really much for crowds either so it was definitely a plus. I will be back sooner rather than later for sure!