My spouse and I have previously stayed in full-home AirBnB rentals, but we were hesitant to rent a single room in someone's house. I was a little squeamish about the idea of staying with strangers. However, after reading all the positive reviews others had written about Charles and Marie, we decided to take a leap of faith.

To be honest, we could not have been more enchanted with the experience. We were immediately made to feel welcome. From the instant we walked in the door, Charles and Marie were nothing but kind, generous hosts. Charles is an avid gardener, and allowed us to try the fruits (literally) of his labor! Marie is originally from Brazil, and she has the most beautiful accent and an amazing, warm personality. They both went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay, from offering us bicycles and beach umbrellas to making it clear we could use the hot tub whenever we pleased.

As far as the home itself, it's a very comfortable beach home bursting with tropical personality (Marie is, after all, an interior designer). Just a wonderful place to relax! We stayed for the weekend, and our second night there, I think we slept 11 hours. The room, with its fans and comfy bed, was very calming!

Charles and Marie's home is in an awesome location; the beach is a ~10 minute walk (or a ~7 minute run!) away, and while you're in the area you absolutely should not miss BO-beau, an awesome French restaurant. They serve huge portions, but you can take home the leftovers and put them in the mini-fridge in your bedroom for later enjoyment!

All in all, an A+ experience. If we ever get the opportunity to come back to San Diego, there's no question that we'd stay with Charles and Marie again!