This house was a little sunny fantasy, proof of how affecting good design can be. This little house had every detail thought out: stunning artwork (the lady oil painting by the bathroom and MCM abstract over the couch were my favorites), gorgeous colors and finishes, extremely comfortable beds and sheets, and an extremely lovely backyard to spend time in (which is surprisingly private). All the little details were handled--in a way you would expect from an upper tier hotel--like towels and even a mint on my pillow when I arrived.

The location was superb as well; the house is just a 5 minute walk to a variety of coffee shops and restaurants, all of which we really enjoyed. It also was convenient to everywhere else you'd want to go, Balboa, the airport, downtown, etc. It would have been like waking up on one of those house flipper shows where you see the "after" results except that the garden was also full and grown in--in all the right ways--from the avocado and fig trees to the bright smelling roses lining the fences.

Aaron is clearly a pro at this--communication was direct, efficient, and friendly--which is just what you want in a host.