This rental was a real gem. We have rented a few small houses in the past in this unique area but this place was our favorite. The rooms are spacious (the pictures shown on VRBO are accurate), modern, very clean (kudos to the cleaning team), well lighted (plenty of windows and light fixtures) and the central air conditioning works very well. The kitchen is fully equipped, the private garden is very pleasant and surprisingly big - it is well furnished and offers an added space with a roof (outdoor living room feeling). We found it to be perfect to chill during the sunny hours of the day, especially during this very warm August month. The location of the house is fabulous: it is a short and beautiful 8 minutes walk to Windandsea beach (hello paradise beach, Mediterranean style) and only a few steps from the free tennis courts (La Jolla High School). As far as shopping is concerned, here again, top location. We went shopping/eating out on Girard street or Prospect Street - what a bliss to be able to leave the car at home most of the time (parking the car in front if the house on the street was super easy)! We could walk from the house to Pavillons’ grocery store (Vons) - it is about 7 minutes away. In a nutshell, this was a « coup de coeur » for our family. We want to offer a big thank you (merci) to the owner Lisa who was very responsive and made our stay so comfortable. Little foodie tip: the Bird Rock Coffee shop in Bird Rock is delightful and serves way better coffee than th