My wife and I spent a week at the Tranquil Guest House and were quite satisfied with the accommodation and congeniality of the host. Unfortunately, Kristen was out of town during our stay, but her husband, Steve, was more than generous with his time and with recommendations for restaurants and places to visit to make the most of our stay. The set jewel in this crown is the spacious garden filled with exotic plants, trees, stone sculptures, and cozy seating areas. We spent as much time outside enjoying the garden as we could. One caveat: you will be sharing the garden with the hosts and their two dogs. We didn't mind. The dogs were friendly and Steve shared some interesting stories of his career as a San Diego attorney. The location was a plus, within walking distance of parks and beaches and within minutes to shopping and restaurants. Be mindful that the stand alone Guest House is a spacious efficiency suite with a basic kitchen, adequate for short stays. All in all, we were quite satisfied and plan to come back some other time.