I have to start by making two points very clear: (1) my family and I are well-traveled vacationers, and our favorite type of vacation is renting a nice home in a picturesque location; and (2) I don't write reviews...never. My thinking had always been that since we typically stay at highly-rated homes--already with many reviews--my feedback would be lost in the noise of many other favorable reviews.
That said, it would be an absolute shame not to share my feedback on what was my family's favorite vacation to date. Truly, this home has everything and more that a family (large or small) could want out of a vacation, from the pool (heated, well maintained, and with all of the amenities), to the views (second to none), to the location (15 minutes to the SD Zoo Safari Park, 40 minutes to the airport, 30 minutes to the beach, just up the hill from a great park with hiking and biking trails, and despite the home's seclusion, only five minutes to a nice mall and restaurants). However, what makes all of this even more compelling are the owners, who greeted my family and me with freshly baked pumpkin bread, homemade lemonade, and fresh pineapple. On top of that, they were incredibly helpful at all hours of the day and night with questions and recommendations about restaurants, activities, and the area in general.
The pictures don't (they can't) do it justice, as it is a home that has to be seen and experienced to be appreciated, and it is one we can't wait to appreciate again!