Really worth it for the location! We did a trip to the area to visit the zoo and other local attractions for my 4 year old’s birthday weekend and the location was perfect. It’s very close to everything but still in a safe residential area near local eateries and grocery stores and not too far from a dog beach, all within less than 10 min driving radius. The yard space was great for a kid and dog to run around in. It was also very helpful that there’s a washer/dryer especially with accidents that happen with a dog and a toddler!
The location doesn’t have central AC or heat which was definitely noticeable during our mid-January stay when the lows at night were in the low 50s, might also be something to keep in mind for times when it gets super hot in the summer, although I’m sure it’s not a problem for most of the year in Southern California. There were plenty of blankets but no options for increasing the ambient temp inside the rental, which was less than comfortable at night. This did change my idea about the value of the rental when we had to bundle up to hang out inside at night. I also had the experience that the check out time was very firm, there was no flexibility for a late check out not even when I asked for an extra hour or so to accommodate something for my 4 year old, just a heads up. Overall, I would recommend this place, might just be helpful to keep in mind some of the details that could affect your stay or experience.