"The Carriage House" Bankers Hill - where do I begin? Impeccably curated home, fabulous location and most of all - incredibly gracious hosts, who truly care and make every effort to insure that their guests' every need is met. From the first time I inquired about the property, Don and Laura were responsive, answered questions, provided information and insight and were truly welcoming, and that experience continued through our stay.

We rented the entire home, which was perfect for my husband, me, our adult children and their significant others. The first floor opens onto a beautifully landscaped courtyard, and is perfect for gathering and entertaining. The kitchens are well-equipped, wifi works well, TV's are great (we were tuned in to the Olympics during our stay). Towels and bed linens are great quality; there are even plush beach towels which were perfect for the days we drove to La Jolla and Coronado beaches. The laundry room was well-stocked and we took full advantage of the washer and dryer. Hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner and bath gel are generously provided in each bathroom.

The quiet neighborhood is an easy walk to dozens of delightful restaurants, shops, the amazing Hillcrest area, and it's a lovely stroll to the north end of Balboa Park. A charming local market is close by, and Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Von's are a five minute drive. On-street parking is available and we were able to park within a half-block away of the house. I used Uber all the time, and never had more than a 4 minute wait for a driver to come to the house. Uber is also super-cheap and all my drivers were friendly and conversational.

And did I mention the fountain in the courtyard? Tucked in a corner and beautifully landscaped, it bubbles and burbles and makes that oh-so-soothing water sound, which was a great backdrop for curling up in the courtyard or on the 2nd floor balcony with a book - just lulling one into a relaxing afternoon nap.

Our group gathered from several locations on the east coast, and of course, didn't give up our Amazon Prime addictions while on holiday. Don and Laura were most gracious and made sure that our packages were delivered to us promptly.

The hosts have assembled a beautifully-bound guidebook which includes all the information (complete with phone numbers and websites) for everything a newcomer to the area needs to know.

I cannot say enough good things about this property and its owners. We loved our stay, and plan to return.