Karl's place was just as represented on Airbnb, except the site doesn't let you hear the surf when you sit on the balcony. The location is ideal: out of the hubbub of the business sections of La Jolla, but close enough to restaurants, groceries and such. The unit has a view of the ocean from the balcony and is only about 150 feet from a lovely stretch of beach with the rock outcroppings that make the Pacific so beautiful and enough length to allow for walks on the surfs edge. It is also apparently a local hotspot for surfers. Each evening we walked down to watch them as the tide came in.
Before our arrival, Karl sent us all the information we needed to know, including contact numbers for the house manager in the event we needed anything and codes for the door and the garage, where we found a large size washer and dryer along with everything needed for a beach stay, and bicycles. Upstairs we were greeted by a nice bottle of wine and some chocolates. The unit was nicely furnished and decorated. it was spotless and completely comfortable with high quality beds and linens and nice bathrooms in good working order. The kitchen was well equipped. A basket of tips, restaurant menus and brochures about La Jolla and San Diego helped us pick a place lunch the next day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It could have only been better if it had been longer.