I live in San Diego and rented John's lovely townhouse because my home is undergoing restoration. Staying there felt like being on vacation. You're right between the bay and the ocean and you can even hear the waves at night. From booking to departure everything was perfect. We were in touch and all the details about arrival, parking, etc. were clear. Furthermore, the hosts were so kind to let my pugs out during the day when I was at work. Some of my friends and I spent a memorable Independence Day in the cute backyard of the home, which comes with a nice BBQ, an outside shower, and a closet with beach toys. The house, too, is fully equipped. If you forgot to pack any essentials, chances are you are covered. And the kitchen has just about everything you would have at home, including food storage supplies, gourmet pots and pants, and spices. The bedrooms are spacious but cozy, with big closets and private baths, and one has a balcony with sea breeze. When you stay there you will definitely make new friends. Mission Beach is an old, very safe beach community whose residents are home owners and vacationers. Homes are close to each other, and people talk to each other, which is part of the charm of the neighborhood. I would love to stay there again and highly recommend this beautiful gem to AirBnB travelers.