I stayed at Roy's and Sue's place for a week to attend a professional conference at the Catamaran Hotel, a pleasant 35-minute walk down Mission Blvd. Their home served as just the retreat I needed after the long, intense days at the conference. The family is really laid-back about their guests' use of their home, and it makes for a very relaxed atmosphere. The bedroom I stayed in is a bit snug, but it has adequate hanger and dresser space, and the bed has to rank as among the most comfortable I have ever slept in. I had full use of the kitchen (table, sink, plates and silverware, microwave, and designated fridge space) and the common areas right next to it, and a key allowed me to come and go as needed without disturbing anyone. An unexpected bonus was the wealth of information they provided about their immediate La Jolla neighborhood, the adjacent Pacific Beach community, and the general San Diego area, in the form of a multi-page guide they have obviously taken a good deal of time and care to put together. It covers everything from local restaurants, cafes, and music venues, to great local hikes, parks, scenic lookouts and many other things that visitors might be interested in. What's so refreshing about this compilation is that it isn't a Chamber of Commerce or state tourism department publication, but a large personal collection of their own favorite places to go--places they are enthusiastic about in a city they clearly love. Finally, Sue went out of her way to help me when I thought I lost my cell phone charger, and she allowed me to check out later than the usual time to accommodate my plane reservations. Altogether a relaxed and pleasant experience, and I would definitely stay again the next time I'm in San Diego.