Mike is the essence of Mike’s Place. He is the perfect host; responding immediately to any request and always checking to see if you need anything. We spent more time at the cottage than planned, opting for a salad from the local grocery store to be eaten at the cottage over going to a restaurant. We enjoyed the place that much! Mike is an accomplished artist and his place brings out the artist in your soul. We are leisure photographers. There are many scenic spots in San Diego, but we often found ourselves photographing the gardens at the cottage. Upon every entry to the gardens, there is always something that you hadn’t noticed before. From the fountains and plants outside to the period books and windows inside, no detail has been left undone. We thoroughly enjoyed Mike’s place, as well as Mike and his jolly disposition.