The location was great - a block to the ocean and a block to the bay. We spent most of our time on the ocean side but that was mostly because that is what my husband preferred. The patio was wonderful for just hanging out in the great San Diego weather. Lots of beach stuff for your use - wagon, boogie boards, beach towels, etc. The appliances in the kitchen were in great shape, which is nice when you plan to cook a lot of meals at home.
The washer/dryer situation was a bit odd since it is coin-operated and shared with others. It is possible that is pretty normal, but it was different from our previous rentals. It was weird to have people having access to the garage (where the washers and dryers were located) where our car was parked, but we just made sure we locked it and the door connecting the garage to the unit.
Al was very quick to respond when we didn't have dishwasher detergent. I emailed after 10pm about it, and he left it for us on the garage steps so we had it first thing in the morning. I really appreciated this timely response!
We had a great vacation and enjoyed out time at Al's unit!