Let me begin by saying that Bruce and Susan were a pleasure to deal with. Susan from the beginning was very quick to reply and upon our arrival, in which we were early, Bruce took the time to make sure that we had everything that we needed and showed us how everything worked. As for the property itself, it is in a great area, especially for young families, very close to La Jolla, Sea World, and the Zoo. The backyard was the crown jewel of the property which is very secluded and makes it very easy to relax after a long day. As for the house itself, the layout is great with lots of room to move around. As someone who has read hundreds of reviews on Vrbo for numerous properties, I understand how important these reviews can be to both the owners and the renters. The property is exactly as you see in the pictures. However, with all a positives of the property listed above, the house could use a few updates. We felt that even with its 70's feel this property does need some updated furniture, especially a new bed in the room with a the futon. With a few new pieces of furniture this property could truly be a retreat not of the ordinary!! The backyard, the property managers, and the excellent location are still the selling points for us with this property!