First, I want to be clear that this was a fantastic place which was fairly represented by the pictures. It's an older place and, as such, a bit quirky, but if you're looking for a place for a group of adults to forget the world I highly recommend. That said, no place is perfect and the following might affect whether or not it's right for you. First, and probably the only nitpick I have with the description, the place was absolutely not as private as described. Yes, the compound was private, but the guest house balcony looked straight into the main room of this place through a huge window with no treatments. This very much affects the "we are alone" vibes. Second, the owner has chosen to lock the AC to 76 or higher. Every single guest mentioned their sleep being poor as a result of the heat. I suspect that 90% of the time this is a non issue. However, when the lows at 70 it just doesn't have the ability to cool. Third, it might be worth the owner doing an amenity check. There was no soap in the bathroom only shampoo. We had to locate toilet paper in the garage. And despite the pool being a huge feature of the place there were no pool towels. We were instructed to use the house towels. Likewise rhe linens weren't quite big enough to not become unlodged in the middle of the night. All the above said...it wouldn't have changed *our* decision but it might change yours The owner was unbelievably responsive and quite helpful. This is rare.

Our family vacation was perfect thanks to Simon! What a great host, from the moment we booked to the very moment we ended our stay. He was very attentive to our questions and had great recommendations for local beaches and wineries. Thankful for his warm hospitality and being patient with all my questions and concerns. We had a 21 month old with us and 8 adults and we all enjoyed ourselves and the yummy fruit basket that was left behind for us by Simon. We booked both the hilltop villa and penthouse guesthouse and both were clean and filled with everything you need. If you are booking a family vacation in the southern San Diego area, there isn't anything quite like this home. With amazing views, a beautiful poolside backyard, and plenty of space for a big group, you won't want to leave this lush oasis. :)

The house and property was amazing for our group. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the quietness of California. The kids loved the pool and hot tub everyday. Simion was perfect with all communications and made the stay great. Hopefully some day we will be back!

Simon was amazing at communicating … this home is gorgeous… clean… spacious… and well equipped with all you’ll need!!! Fresh fruit… wonderful beds and bedding… lots of towels… and again the views and fresh fruit are just icing on the cake!!

Perfect house for our family get away. Bigger than we imagined. The host was a great communicator before, during, and after our stay. The home was beautiful inside with amazing views outside. We will definitely be back SOON!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and the surrounding views were gorgeous. Our host Simon was excellent, very easy to communicate with and incredibly accommodating. Would highly recommend this home for a relaxing getaway.

Overall stay was exactly what we expected. Very spacious home with enough rooms to accommodate our guests. Entry upon arrival was easy. The views were amazing all around. Our host Simon was great, making the communication easy and quick. I’d definitely rent again in the future as well as recommend to family and friends. Five stars!

What a fabulous find this was, were visiting from Scotland for a Business trip. The Villa is nestled in the avocado, citrus grove up in the hills with the most amazing view, nice & tranquil, watching all the wildlife and the hummingbirds feeding on the drinker. Everything as described within the listing, the property was modern, clean, well appointed well stocked with some amenities such as soap, toilet paper etc.... Only the 2 of us staying and slept in the master bedroom, the bed was super comfy and I enjoyed watching the sun rise in the mornings through the groves. Simon & Jodi our hosts were very responsive from start to finish, nice little touches like the chocolates on the pillows and welcome pack. Check in & Out process was a breeze. We had an amazing stay and will definitely be back again.