Our host, Marvin, met us as we walked up the driveway with a friendly greeting and warm handshake. The Sea Star Cottage is a renovated garage made into a cozy one room cottage with a nice bathroom and a shower. Marvin invited us to use the lovely and private backyard patio area and offered avocados from their tree. The room was comfy and included a small refrigerator, dining table, microwave and coffeepot. The neighborhood is quiet and removed from the hubbub of Pacific Beach. We enjoyed the walk to the beach, which was just under a mile. There are many good restaurants and shops within about 1 1/2 miles that are worth checking out. Marvin was gracious and offered maps and ideas for good local dining and activities, many of which were he and his wife's favorites. He also provided chairs for us to use at the beach when we inquired. We had the opportunity to meet Adrienne when we were enjoying a glass of wine on the patio. She, too, was gracious and attentive, and made our stay pleasant. We would certainly stay here again when in the area.