My dad and I came to La Jolla during our father-daughter trip to San Diego. We had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis and staying in her lovely bungalow!
The back garden area features a wonderful hammock (I love hammocks) and some lounge chairs. The parking is in a garage, which was wonderful--though you don't need a car to get around. The beach is a short walk away and you can walk along the water into the main part of town, which is a lovely walk (about a mile or so). My dad and I walked there each evening and we saw a beautiful sunset, seals, surfers, birds--it was great!
Phyllis was also a great host--she met us outside to show us the ropes and had wonderful suggestions from past guests about where to eat, etc. She even lent us some beach gear (an umbrella and a little beach tent type of thing) which was a godsend! She responded to messages very quickly and even allowed us to check in early. She recommended some sites to see--the Salk Institute and Blacks beach--which were beautiful! Though do note that the Salk Institute is only open to visitors during working hours (so just make sure you check their website).
My dad and I had a wonderful time!