Overall we had a great stay and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here at this charming property. It's a little more expensive than we normally pay for an Airbnb, but we wanted to splurge a bit for the trip. Below are some pros and cons to this property.
Pros: Location - If you want to explore downtown La Jolla, I really can't think of a better location for a home base. You can walk to basically anything you'd want to explore between 5-15 min. You're also a short drive from PB which can be a fun change of scenery. Space - The main living room is a gorgeous place to entertain guests, and has a lot of charm. The back patio also makes for a great place to do a sunset dinner. Amenities - The sheets and towels are hotel grade, very clean and fresh. Shampoo, conditioner, and soap are all provided and smell great in my opinion. There is both a charcoal AND a gas grill in the back, so grill masters can get their hands dirty, and both were clean and well maintained. Lastly, this residende is dog friendly which was amazing for us.
Cons: Cleanliness - For the price we were paying, we were expecting it to be a tad bit cleaner. The back patio needed a good sweep and dusting before use, and the kitchen and dining room is definitely not as "lux" compared to how the other rooms are staged. The beach items pictured in the listing (beach chairs, bikes) had cobwebs on it and the chains were rusty, and some of the items pictured aren't even there. Space - this is a Craftsman home, so don't expect all the corners to line up or doors to always shut completely. The appliances are also a bit dated (e.g. the dryer stopped drying in the middle of a cycle). Privacy - Lastly, there IS a security camera on premise facing the side entrance hanging on the fence. The Airbnb note about not having security cameras only applies to indoor camera I believe. Read the full listing details to see details about security cameras. It was facing directly though the windowed french doors for the dining room, so it definitely does not feel private for that room. We were a little surprised at the placement but if you desire total privacy this wouldn't necessarily be the place for you.