I absolutely loved this place and cannot wait to return. The studio is indeed 2 blocks from the beach and very close to many restaurants and shops. The garden is a little oasis with the hammock and Adirondack chairs. Felt very secluded and private even though we were right in the middle of Pacific Beach. There are 2 cats that wander through, but do not bother. There were many hummingbird sitings. The only downside is that the bathroom is very small, but other than that, it was adorable. I loved sleeping with the windows open. The arrival was very seamless and did not require meeting up with the hosts, which made it easy for us to check in on our own schedule.