Karen’s place is nicely laid out and updated. The bathrooms and kitchen have new finishes and appliances. And the roof deck offers amazing ocean vistas and sunsets! Plus, its proximity to the beach is what makes this home so great! It was about a block to Windansea Beach, which is one of my favorites in the area. It is also a mile from La Jolla Village and Bird rock. These two areas have more restaurants and bars and shopping though there are a few cafés near the house. I will say however, there were a few things that were unexpected. First, the couch on the roof deck does not have cushions on it. In the photos, many of which were displayed in the listing, showed a very nice couch with cushions. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were told there were no cushions for this couch. This was not a very presentable or comfortable place to sit and it would have been even more disappointing if we had a big group. I would suggest that either the cushions be replaced or the Photos updated to reflect its current condition. Secondly, there aren’t a lot of cooking spices or oils. So if you’re planning to cook any meals I would suggest bringing your own. Though there is a spice rack, the most commonly used spices have been used and not replenished. Same goes for paper towels, during our four day stay we were told only one roll would be provided so we had to buy more. These little things may not be deal breakers but they’re definitely things to bear in mind. You really can’t beat the views or the location and I think improving these things would make for a prefect stay!