First, Cy was an excellent host. He is very reliable and really cares/wants his guests to have a good stay. The apt. is just a 3 or 4 minute walk to the beach. The beach is quite nice, and La Jolla is a very charming place to walk around and enjoy. However, the actual apt. is average at best. The outside of the bldg. looks like a cheap motel, which wouldn't matter if the inside was in order. Inside, it needs some updating. The flooring needs a major makeover, so does the bathroom and kitchen. There is an area rug covering the old carpeting in the living room. The toilet is very tiny, toddler size; and I am not a big person. The place also desperately needs lighting in both the bedroom and living room. With some proper updating the place could be quite awesome. The street can also be a bit noisy at night. **The mattress is a pillow top and very comfortable (and I ordinarily do not like pillow tops).