tara was great - she was in good communication prior to our arrival and allowed us to drop our things off earlier than check-in so we could go out and grab some lunch while our room was prepared. the house was cozy and right next to a huge park. we had access to bikes that allowed us to ride all around town and explore to our hearts' delight. our trip would not have been the same without the beach bikes! the neighborhood has tons of places to eat and hang out, to walk along the beach and take in the local scene. the house has easy access to san diego sites and entertainment. tara was friendly, offered lots of information about places to go, and took care of us well.