Our stay at Gerard's place was great. The house was spacious enough to sleep our group of 7 adult males without sharing beds. Gerard had the air mattresses and extra bedding laid out for us before arrival.
Check in:
Checking in was easy. We let Gerard know when we'd arrive and he was outside ready to give us a tour of the place. No real surprises. After showing us around, he told us to enjoy ourselves and then gave us our privacy for the weekend. He does answer texts quickly, if you have any lingering questions.
The stay:
Both the living room and dining room have enough space/seats to occupy your entire party. The house looks like it's been partially remodeled. The bathrooms are pristine and look brand new. The walls looked like they were painted recently. The carpet looked older, but that was a relief for me since I'd hate to mess up some brand new carpet in the case of an accident. I do want to emphasize that the house is VERY clean upon arrival. Each room was supplied with a basket that contained treats, water, and information like the wi-fi password. The best part of the house is the unique backyard. I recommend grabbing your morning coffee, and walking up the flight of stairs to the top of the hill. You can oversee the entire neighborhood and it's quite relaxing. The house itself is located in a nice residential area. It was about 7 miles away from Ocean Beach, were we enjoyed some SD breweries like Pizza Port and Modern Times, and then we went to Stone Brewing at Liberty Station. You're basically minutes away from Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, North/South Park, or Gaslamp.
One rule:
Gerard makes it very clear that there is no smoking inside or outside the house. No exceptions.
Overall, it was a great weekend and I'd definitely stay here again.