This La Jolla home is spacious and well-appointed, but also has an incredibly homey and distinctively California feel. Sophie (the dog) and Oreo (the cat) were well-behaved, warm and fun additions to our stay. The house sits on a corner lot, so there are only neighbors on one side. While it boasts tons of windows, it is very private, and there are multiple outdoor spaces beautifully decorated with succulents and other plants.

We took the walking trail in the back of the house to the downtown Bird Rock area which has plenty of shops and restaurants. It was maybe a 15-20 minute leisurely walk--perfect for mornings and afternoons. In the evenings, we preferred to take an Uber into downtown La Jolla and generally drove to the nearby beaches. Jay was extremely responsive and friendly and we had any questions answered right away.

The master suite takes up the entire upstairs and has a large bathroom with a separate shower and tub. Downstairs, there is a large bedroom that is equally appealing as the master, but with a smaller bathroom right across the hall. The third bedroom is small, but very cute with a twin-sized bed and trundle pull-out. I stayed here only with my husband, but this would be a great house for a family or friends. We hope to return!