This is a quiet lodging in an appealing, convenient neighborhood. The room is very private, being separate from the main house in an attractive garden with orange trees and flowers. It has a comfortable easy chair, a private bath, and is an ideal size for one person. I spent an enjoyable month of June here.

Lots of good restaurants of all types exist both in Mission Hills and nearby Hillcrest. Shirley is very helpful in providing information on local restaurants and entertainment options.

The rental works best for those who have a car or like to walk, as everything is at least a 10-minute walk away, including the nearest bus stops. One also can rent electric cars by the hour at car2go, but I had a monthly bus pass and never got around to trying it.

The main problem I encountered is that the wireless signal from the house is very weak. I never received more than a one-bar signal and frequently could not connect at all. There is a Starbucks with free wireless a 10-minute walk away.