The house is exactly as pictured. It was very comfortable for our family of four adults, and conveniently located near the I-5 and the I-805. There are many commercial areas with shopping and restaurants close by, yet the neighborhood is quiet, and pleasant for an early morning walk. (There are large grocery stores within a ten minute drive including Ralph's, Vons, and Sprouts, but we also recommend the Harvest International Supermarket which has an amazing selection of middle eastern and European specialties.)
The kitchen is very well-equipped. The lack of central A/C is more than offset by ceiling fans and window fans, and as we were not there much during the day, and the temperatures cooled off nicely in the evening, it was not a problem at all.
Gerard greeted us warmly in person upon arrival, and showed us around the house, pointing out one or two items such as where to find light-switches, etc. He also thoughtfully provided snacks, cold drinks, and even a bottle of wine. It was a very positive experience.