This was my first experience with sharing a place with the owner and it was very pleasant. The location was absolutely amazing. I was a stone throw away from everything. My only hiccup was the bathroom is detached from the living quarters. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't even mention it. In my case, it rained almost everyday so walking to the restroom in the rain wasnt fun. They tell me it hardly ever rains in San Diego so I guess I'm just lucky. The place was clean. The host was kind and helpful. The backyard is amazing especially if you travel with pets. I have nothing but positive things to say and I would highly recommend.