I travelled with my wife, 9 year old son and 8 month old son. I have nothing but good things to say about the house, the location, and Carlos's performance as remote host. I'll therefore highlight some points that aren't obvious from the posting on Airbnb and which pleasantly surprised us.
- Absolute Comfort. My wife and I found the bed to be as comfortable as any bed at a 5-star hotel.
- Climate Control. We stayed in mid summer, and never did we feel any discomfort. The climate control (a well located ceiling fan and the house's natural cross ventilation) kept the room at the ideal temperature throughout the day and night.
- Design. The finishings of the house were very tasteful. Repossessed wood finishings in the living room, hardwood floors, and white tiling in the bathroom and kitchen presented a clean, modern and spacious feel.
- Amenities. The kitchen was adequately appointed with the tools needed to cook full meals with ease. We also used the barbecue grill which is located in the terrace in front of the house, alongside an outdoor dining room table which could comfortably seat six people. The shower offered more than adequate water pressure Outlets were located wherever you'd want them and there was a 40-inch plasma TV with Apple TV.
- Pull out sofa. Our 9 year old son slept on the pull out sofa. He was perfectly comfortable.
- Location. You couldn't ask for a better location in Mission Beach. Houses with direct frontage to the boardwalk in beach may command a price premium, but should not. The houses in front of the beach provide no privacy. We were delighted to find upon arriving that the streets (in this case, Verona Ct) are actually pedestrian walkways, and we could access the beach by walking less than 50 feet down a pedestrian path.
- Parking. There were two spots available directly in the rear of the house. More than we needed. Having never been to San Diego, we realized that a car is essential for getting to the other parts of the city, and we were glad to have the dedicated parking space.
- Ease of check-in. Carlos was great, check-in was smooth, and he responded to emails within a few minutes.
A 5-Star experience.