Bob and Adriana's place was really wonderful: a beautiful Mediterranean home with a peaceful garden worthy of a Californian Monet. The rental was clean, comfortable, beautifully furnished and quiet, near excellent restaurants and a walk to the beach.
They are superb hosts: very attentive but not at all intrusive, friendly and interesting people who make for lovely conversation in their sunny garden. We came as guests but felt like friends when we left.
I only said it was "a bit better than expected, because I came with pretty high expectations." Look forward to a return trip.