we rented the life house for my three teenage kids, my grandma, my friend and i and enjoyed every day of our stay. as an architect, i much appreciate the style of the house. the way the designembraces the natural grading of the site blends the exterior and interior of the house seamlessly. inside, it is truly an open space with a loft as upstairs bedroom, and two bedrooms plus a bathroom efficiently laid out on the lower level (the lower suite was unavailable for our rental). with the floor-to-ceiling windows, the house is always well-lit (which makes the living area a little glaring in the late afternoon). the house is clean, well maintained and amply stocked. there is no air conditioning in the house but during our stay in march (with unusually warm weather), opening sliding doors on both sides of the house created instant breeze. it is worth noting that there are full access (through sliding doors) from almost all sides of the house (living area, dining area, master bedroom) without shades or blinds or other fenestration. there are a few standing screens but not enough to block views from looking in from the outside. after the first night, we got used to it and felt safe and secure. the house is conveniently located close to the 280 freeway as well as to gas station and supermarket. marky is a great host, responsive and helpful before and during our trip. i highly recommend the life house.