I loved staying at Kathleen's! Kathleen made sure to get in touch before I even arrived, made me feel comfortable about my upcoming stay, and gave me thorough directions that were easy for me to remember (and they gave me a little bit of a chuckle too). I let her know as soon as I arrived before picking up my rental car. Kathleen was not home as she was taking care of patients upon my arrival, but she let me know ahead of time and the room was ready and waiting for me upon my arrival.
Kathleen's beautiful house is up on a hill in La Jolla along one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the area, but you're so close to the main road that getting to everything is no problem at all. You have your own private, gated entrance and there are motion detected lights just in case you end up coming home after dark (but not the kind of lights that make you feel like you're disturbing people).
The room is so charming with a view of plush foliage and the water in the distance. There is so much space in this room, which was a major plus because I did not travel lightly at all for this trip. The room gets a lot of natural light and a refreshing breeze through the window - I don't think I closed the window at all during my stay! Kathleen keeps the room stocked with coffee, water, juice, danishes for breakfast, fresh fruit, linens and towels, and white waffle spa robes, and the room itself features tons of electrical outlets and its own wireless access point (which was very important for me because I take work on the road with me). I could immediately tell that Kathleen had put a ton of thought into preparing the room for her guests! And I have saved the best for last... the bed itself! Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the most comfortable sleep of your LIFE. This bed is so comfy and cozy, it was hard for me to peel myself out of those covers. While San Diego was a bit chilly during my visit, everything about my stay at Kathleen's was warm and cozy, which is what happens when you stay with a host as lovely and hospitable as Kathleen!