Tara's place is ideal for single, double and budget-conscious travelers, and she has added many GREAT touches like comfy pillows, nice sheets, extra blankets, and good coffee! The basement apartment is cool in summer, doesn't heat up on hot days, and the back yard area is a little oasis. I liked that it was convenient (10-15 minute drive) to downtown San Diego, and it's a 2-minute drive to Dog Beach, the northern end of Ocean Beach. Fun, beach-break surf and of course its full of dogs! I didn't spend much time at Ocean Beach, but from what I saw it seemed a rare gem in SoCal - a beach community including hippy old-timers, working class residents, day trippers from the city and vacationers from all over. Ocean Beach is a bit gritty in places, especially around the pier, and travelers should consider whether they are OK with that or wanting something fancier (and much more expensive) like La Jolla. As a SoCal person, I LOVED the 1980s time warp that is Ocean Beach--a refreshing break from Orange County beach towns; and Tara is an amazing host! She's thought of every detail, and it was easy to get in touch via the app. The apartment is exactly as described, and I had a great stay! Highly recommend!