We spent a wonderful two weeks at Alana and Brent's. Their place is a short walk to the beach, with views of the palm trees in the surrounding neighborhood. We had all the amenities we needed for a very comfortable stay - the kitchen was properly equipped for all the cooking we had to do (loved the Viking appliances), the beds were comfortable and the place really had a good vacation home vibe (they had beach equipment and cruiser bikes in the garage).
Check-in was straightforward, though you do have to find the alley in the back to park the car in the garage (which is a little tight, would recommend street parking for larger vehicles like SUVs). The hosts were incredibly responsive to all our needs, like when we ran out of dishwasher pods or needed propane for the gas fire pit (which is great for making smores or warming yourself up on the balcony).
The house is also centrally located in La Jolla - we enjoyed talking walks every day in the surrounding neighborhood and along the beach. The nearest Vons supermarket is a short drive and the nearby Valley Farm market is also well stocked (it's a really short walk from the house). We'd definitely consider staying here again the next time we're in this part of California.