Kira's place is comfortable, homey, and lovely; Kira herself is exceedingly welcoming, pleasant, and communicative--I would absolutely stay here again!
First of all, the Airbnb is located in a very safe-feeling, seemingly relatively newly constructed neighborhood reminiscent of a gated community (but without gates) with dog parks, playgrounds, basketball courts, fields and trails, and a Costco shopping center very close by. Parking was very convenient (my friend and I were always able to find plenty of space for easy parking even with two cars). We were able to walk to nearby restaurants and enjoy the surrounding scenery of the mountains and sky (I love how they turn a sort of hazy purple at twilight; I missed that about California). At night, the neighborhood is pretty well-lit (and pretty for that!) too.
Kira was very accommodating and responsive throughout our stay, giving us the option of a door code instead of a single key. She also helpfully updated us about when she would be away or when a dog-sitter might be in the house. And her dog is incredibly adorable (even as more of a cat person, I was very much charmed by Mochi!)
The Airbnb was clean and comfortable, and I admired the interior decorating, especially of the kitchen (a clean, classy, modern atmosphere, especially with the smart microwave/oven and a sink/dishwasher island) and the balcony (a peaceful, intimate, cozy vibe). I appreciated how organized the cooking spice cabinet and the pantry in general were. The refridgerator and freezer were clean and well-organized (which is very important to me). I also liked how there was a scrubbing brush for the dishes that had a handle (I am considering investing in one myself). Throughout the three floors of the Airbnb, windows allowed plenty of natural light that made the place feel very airy and spacious. I greatly enjoyed Kira's personal touch of Disney-themed decorations and the pleasing light green of the living room.
As someone who grew up in an Asian household, I really, really appreciated the "no outside shoes in the Airbnb" rule, because I could trust the floors enough to enjoy the carpet on the stairs and the room in the listing in my house slippers and/or socks. Nothing against other Airbnbs who allow shoes in the house (which has been my experience pretty much everywhere else), but I felt slightly more at home and confident in the cleanliness of Kira's Airbnb when I could change/take off my shoes at the door.
I think this Airbnb listing had the best bathroom situation that I've experienced in my travels so far. The lighting options exceeded my expectations (in addition to a normal light switch, there is a timed light switch that provides even better lighting, like really amazing lighting, and turns itself off after a while, which is perfect if you need to put on makeup and/or your friend always forgets to turn off the light). The full body length mirror hanging outside the bathroom is a nice touch, great for examining your outfit. Ample space was provided on the sink counter and medicine cabinet for both my friend and I to store our many varied hygiene products. Also, for the combination shower/bathtub, the shower pressure was just right, the provided shampoo and conditioner were of excellent quality, and I think this is the largest, cleanest, most comfortable bathtub for a relaxing soak that I have encountered in an Airbnb before.
There was literally nothing really negative that stood out to me. The many positive details I listed here did stand out to me. Hence, I conclude my review with the statement that this is a great place to stay hosted by a great person, and my only motivation for writing this long public review is that I was happy when I was here.