I wish I could give this house 50 stars! My two best friends and I chose this place as home-base for a mini-vacation while we celebrated my 40th birthday, and we enjoyed every second in this home. It had warm, welcoming energy, and it was so refreshing to arrive and find that it was just as described (except even better!). The beach is SO close, and it's on a stretch of Pacific Beach that is a little less frat-bros and a little more happy families playing frisbee. The front yard was a HUGE highlight for us, and we spent many hours in the sun there, especially when the ocean breeze made the beach a little too chilly. The hosts were so quick to communicate and so accommodating. For example, my friends and I decided to do some grocery shopping prior to check-in, so I messaged Ryder to find out if there was a coffee grinder onsite. Not only did he reply right away, he also found a coffee grinder in storage and had it waiting at the house for us (which was very gratifying to this coffee lover from Seattle!). Ron, who lives in a house behind the property, greeted us when we arrived and even offered us a cold beer. The hosts are also eco-conscious, and we appreciated staying in a home with reminders to use water mindfully. San Diego is a favorite destination for me and my best friends, and we hope we can make this our vacation home every time we visit.