This rental certainly lived up to our high expectation. Of course, the location is just perfect with the beach or the bay a matter of 1 or 2 minutes walk away. Other than location, the property itself is a good size - perfect for 4 people. Two good bathrooms with showers and a well stocked kitchen that will serve your home cooking needs if that is what you want to do. Really appreciated the use of beach chairs and boogie boards - fun on the beach most days.
A few people have mentioned the air traffic noise. As with all properties at the south end of Mission Beach, it is right under the flight path of planes taking off. San Diego Airport is the second busiest single runway airport in the world (so a local trip informed us) so the planes are pretty much constant, particularly early and late. Inside the property you don't really notice it but on the deck you can't avoid it. However, that's a '1st world problem' that won't ruin your vacation. The deck itself is great and nice to sit out on at any time of day.
Communication with Al is good - very responsive. Check in was a breeze.
If you like the beach and the Mission Beach area in particular then you can't go wrong with this property.