Rick’s place had a lot of space for my family, with 3 kids and a dog. The place was clean, functional and airy, and fun to be in, with a hot tub, poker table, mini-golf area all of which the kids and us enjoyed. It was clear Rick had been very thoughtful about setting things up. Parking was a bit difficult in the narrow, inclined driveway but I’m talking about a large minivan here. Smaller cars should do just fine. Fortunately it was a non-issue as we always found a spot on the road even if a house or two away. It was only a 10 mins walk to Balboa park and Starbucks. Although we didn’t visit them, there were quite a few restaurants nearby. We did visit a few theme parks and beaches, and the easy access to highways is another positive. I highly recommend this place and would stay there again if an opportunity comes up!