We spent three nights at Nick's place in La Jolla. It was a perfect "home away from home" for our family. We especially liked that three of the bedrooms had their own private bathrooms. We spent most of our time in the kitchen, family room and outside patio, which all flow nicely together. We ate most of our meals at "home" and found the kitchen to be adequately outfitted with the basics for home cooking. The roof top patio is also a great place to relax with a view of the ocean. The location is fantastic. Walking distance to the beach and lots of local restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores etc. We had three young children with us and the place accommodated them well. There's even a great park a few blocks away. The only thing that surprised me was that the fourth bedroom (twin beds) has no door. It worked out for us as this is where the children slept, but it might not work so well for a teenager or someone who really likes/needs privacy.
Nick was a wonderful host. Very communicative and responsive every step of the way. The house was thoughtfully appointed and very comfortable.