This house was perfect for our needs, and we wouldn't hesitate to book again!
The interior was clean and updated with everything you would need to walk right in and relax. Big comfy beds, large couch, modern HVAC, nice stove, plenty of smart TV apps... Some areas were better than our own home! In-house laundry was a nice perk. A 4-person family can easily spend weeks here. Multigeneration families or even two families with small kids that fit in bunkbeds would be comfortable, too. Families with teenagers might want to double-check the sleeping arrangements and max capacity rules with Ann.
The backyard was like a suburban oasis with a nice pool and gas fire pit. There is a small george forman grill, but no large BBQ. The pool was more like a grotto at a hotel. Very relaxing and private. It is true that the pool is shallow and not made for diving or jumping. However, there are still areas deep enough to stand and still be fully immersed in water. Heating was an extra fee, but it was totally worth it to go swimming in January! It was very simple. We just messaged Ann, and the pool heater was turned on remotely. FYI, the fee was handled as a service charge through AirBnB. We didn't use the pool toys and deck during our stay, but they were there.
There is plenty of parking for 2 large vehicles in the driveway and ample residential style street parking. The area is a suburb near a shopping center with plenty of food and a major grocery store. You won't be walking around some hip artsy district, but the location puts you 25 minutes from anything worth seeing in San Diego. Most things are 15 minutes away, max.
Overall, we found the pictures and descriptions accurate, Ann responsive to our questions, and left happy with our stay.
Just book it; you won't find much better value for this area.