Al was very kind the entire time and offered a bunch of local things to do and places to eat at. he even offered directions to help get us to the place easier. my boyfriend has a tesla and Al let us use the driveway so he could charge the car which was very nice of him to do. upon arriving he showed us through the side gate that leads you to the back of their house to the guest house, and the gate has a lock requiring you to use a code to get in which was good for safety and privacy reasons. the first house is perfect for 2 people, and has everything you need. there were an abundance of towels for showering, plenty of dishes including lots of bowls and plates, cups and mugs. the floor is not carpeted as pictured, which was no issue to us but it is now wooden flooring with rugs. it was fine, it didn’t make the place any less nice. just something to note. the bed is cozy and the little couch seats in front of the tv are very comfortable too. Al’s wife is an artist and her work is framed all over the guest house which i thought was a great touch, they were all cute. this place is located about 15-20 minutes from mostly all the touristy areas. la jolla was 20 for us and seaworld was about 15. traffic was not bad for us either. we used both the car and ride shares which was very convenient and affordable. mostly everywhere we wanted to go was 11-15 dollars to get around. the street Al is on is quiet and not busy at all. the weather is perfect out there so we had the option to keep the windows open to keep the guest house cool but there is also a little AC he installed and it’s super quiet, you cannot hear it so it won’t bother you. the shower is separated from the toilet and sink, they are both on each side of the kitchen and the shower is made for 1 person- note that it is small. the outside of their house next to the gate to get to the guesthouse was one of my favorites, they have a bunch of plants and succulents out there and it looks so cute. overall, it was a nice little stay and Al is a great host. he made sure we had privacy and a quiet stay. i recommend this place!