Marie was very prompt when I communicated with her about my arrival time. That gave me peace of mind because the check-in was effortless. She also was kind to drive us around when we arrived so we could find the mall nearby with stores and restaurants within walking distance. Her house is very clean and on a quiet neighborhood. Her backyard garden is a real treasure to behold!! We used Lyft to get to all the main attractions, such as the zoo, the ocean cliffs, Balboa Park, all approx. 15-20 min ride. We felt very much at home and completely enjoyed Marie and her precious pooch!