Joel's place is AMAZING. The house is very modern with aesthetically pleasing decor. We appreciated all the personal touches Joel and his family left in the house, from the beautiful family photos to the thoughtful hand-written notes he left for us. Everything in the house is designed to maximize comfort. We loved the soft beds, the well-stocked drawers, the stacks of comfy towels and bedding items, the warm fireplaces, the Nespresso machine with thoughtfully picked coffee pods, etc. Joel even left beach chairs and straw hats for us to use when going to the beaches.
All that being said, it would be a HUGE mistake for me not to mention the incredible 110+ inch home theater. It's simply incredible. We had an amazing time watching sports and movies on the screen, lounging on the chairs next to the fireplace. I don't think I have ever had such a pleasant experience watching TV before.
Finally, for those thinking about location choices, the house is in Del Mar which is quite North of San Diego downtown, but given the traffic, it doesn't make a lot of difference traveling in and out. It's also close to an elevated outdoor mall with all the great food options as well as the Del Mar beach. If you are looking for a leisure trip with friends and family, Joel's home is definitely the place to be.