Pictures might be worth a thousand words, but pictures with reviews are worth a million. We were searching and searching for places to stay in the area for a two week stay. Each one we found we scrubbed the reviews and were disappointed… until we came across this. I can’t express how happy we were with our decision. The host was everything you hope for in a great host. They were timely with communication, helpful, and considerate. After a 22 hour flight from Germany, they allowed us to check our exhausted bodies in early. When we opened the fridge, it was STOCKED with all the essentials you would need. Not just leftovers from others, but a loaf of fresh bread, a carton of eggs, and milk were just some of the food that was awaiting us. Since I stayed with teenagers, the Wi-Fi and Netflix was a MUST. One daughter was completing online summer school, and the Wi-Fi was fast and reliable. Location was amazing. If you have ever been to SoCal, you know some places can be shady. I couldn’t have felt safer with my three teenage daughters. Never once did I have to worry about their safety and security either at the rental, or the surrounding area. If you have made it this far into the review, stop reading and BOOK!

Our host Maggi was a perfect host! She adores honest & straightforward guest. Maggi provides detailed information & instructions pertaining to the vacation home & surrounding areas. She is insightful; intelligent; very familiar with the area; other cities & countries! Maggi was quick to respond to any of my questions & concerns. I needed help with personal interest not related to the vacation home & she quickly provided me with recommendations, resources & places to go that would help me. "Gem of a find" was safe, quiet, quick access to freeways, hospitals, restaurants, parks, attractions, etc. Maggi's vacation home rental was clean, modern, comfortable with all desires controlled within our private space. It has all the essentials plus extra options for a man or a woman to utilize. The listing was completely accurate with what's available & offered. I plan to visit & stay in "Gem of a find" rental on every visit to any where in South California. My 10 year old was completely satisfied & does not want to stay anywhere else. This home is extremely safe for children! I have recommended this rental home to all of my family & friends! If you missed the First Aid kit, reading materials & breakfast than you didn't enjoy your stay. Thank you Maggi for all you have done for me, my daughter, accommodating us & by answering our questions prior to booking until our very last day of reservation. You are amazing! I wish their were more host like you on every platform! Take care.

The only issue was that the ac was controlled by the host's house, not in the unit. Otherwise, the stay was lovely.