Our five-day stay at Ryder and Michelle's studio will never be forgotten! In fact, as our first foray into the world of Air BnB, it might be hard for any other future accommodations/hosts to measure up! The studio itself was exactly what we were looking for....small, ever-so-comfortable, economical, and welcoming. We really felt like we were returning to our own personal sanctuary at the end of each day. The outdoor patio feels like an extension of the studio itself.....so much so that despite the studio's small dimensions it never felt crowded or restrictive. Rather, we threw open the doors, left the windows open, and sort of extended our space outside- this of course lead to breakfast on the patio, newspaper reading on the patio, coffee on the patio, etc.! All of the amenities we needed were at our fingertips- beach towels, coolers, and chairs (check!), Bikes to ride all over town (check!), coffee maker with coffee (double check!). We made full use of the small fridge and stovetop/oven. Bed was ultra-comfy. Also the studio was immaculately clean, simply yet lovingly decorated, and jut the right size for two people. Ryder and Michelle were consistently available to answer questions and provide eating and sight-seeing insights. They were gracious hosts who clearly wanted to give us our space as we needed it but were likewise easy to talk to, kind, generous, and "at-our-service" as well. Great location to the beach- easy two block walk, tons of restaurants/eateries with in walking distance. We extend a hearty thank you to both Ryder and Michelle for providing a haven for us in Pacific Beach, filling our heads with dreams of future trips to California, and for being the beautiful inspirational people they are!