Our trip did not start as planned as our flight to San Diego was cancelled and had to be re-scheduled. Thanks a very helpful United Airlines employee, we managed to arrive to our destination only 1 day late. Meeting up with Chuck and Helen was a pleasure and very easy. There was beer and wine to be had as we arrived and that helped take away some of the tension of arriving 1 day late. Chuck then offered to take us around the neighbourhood and show us all the important spots, stores, restaurants, pubs, beach, pier. Wednesday is market day in Ocean Beach so we got to experience local culture right away. Even though it wasn't Chuck's fault that our flight was delayed, he offered us to stay another night at no fee since the cottage was not booked that weekend. We already had other reservations so were not able to take him up on his kind offer. Upon learning that my husband was a triathlete, Chuck offered his wet suit so he could swim. Another kind gesture. That's just how our stay went. Anything we needed, Chuck and Helen were always available to help make our stay as comfortable as possible. We would definitely recommend the cottage (having been to Paris a number of times, I love the Paris theme). We used the hot tub after each of our runs and sometimes even twice a day if we had gone for a hike. Location, comfort, safe neighbourhood, private, easy parking, all necessary amenities. What's not to like about the "French Quarter" and their lovely hosts.