Thank you so much Barbara!
I stayed here with my 2 kids (ages 6 & 8) for 4 nights. It was so perfect for us. The place was so clean and it felt very safe there despite the current covid climate. The kitchen area is small, but we planned ahead and had no problem with food (we have personally opted not to eat in restaurants yet). The rest of the place was roomy - especially the bedrooms. The beds are SO comfy!!! The neighborhood is so lovely. You are a half mile walk from a gorgeous look-out point. For families with small children, please note that there are not a lot of sidewalks in the neighborhood, however the streets are wide and quiet (minimal cars). This is a part of San Diego I haven’t explored before and I have definitely been missing out. The Cabrillo tide pools were a major highlight for my kids. We went twice and loved every second of it. We also went to Ocean Beach (twice) and Coronado. These beaches put the LA and OC beaches to shame (IMO). Parking was free and not difficult to find. Barbara was so kind with little thoughtful touches (popcorn, oranges, Lego). I would stay here again without a doubt!
A couple things to note for future visitors. None of these were problems for us, but they would have bugged my very picky husband. You don’t have control over the AC - it’s controlled by the main house. That being said, I am certain that Barbara would have adjusted the temp for us at any time if I had asked. I never needed to ask because it was very always a comfortable temperature and the weather outside was perfect too! Also, because you are staying on the bottom level (totally private, separate entrance), you will hear noise above (closets opening, footsteps, TV, etc). It wasn’t a problem for me. My husband has insomnia so again, I am extra aware of these things and just wanted to note this for others. I worry that Barbara might get a low review from a person who isn’t aware of this before booking). There are great blackout curtains. The kitchen is well stocked, but it’s not a full kitchen. I have no doubt that Barbara would have brought me anything I needed at any time.
We don’t get to travel too often but I have stayed in at least 12 Airbnb’s. This is my favorite one so far (even more than the fancy, big houses I’ve shared with other families). Thank you again Barbara and we hope to visit with you again before Summer ends! Take care!