Richard's place was wonderful! The location really is unbeatable...a few steps from the beach and lots of food and activities. Richard keeps his home very clean, and we felt welcomed right away. Richard is warm, considerate and available. He even invited us when he had a few guests over for dinner during our stay! He was often around as we were in and out, and was always friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The set up is really nice, as the guest room/bathroom is the top floor. So you really feel like you have your own private space. Including your own balcony with an ocean view! The garage use is also really helpful if you're using a car during your visit. (Although, if you just want to explore the Mission Beach/Pacific Beach areas, you definitely don't need a car! There are tons of app-based scooter and bike rentals everywhere.) I highly recommend Richard's place if you are looking for a beach-side vacation and a lovely host!