We arrived at the beginning of the great blizzard of 2023 in the Southern California mountains. Our host, Leni, reached out to us on the morning we departed from San Diego, and gave us step by step instructions for an alternate route as snow had closed the main road over the mountains. As the rain and wind lashed the casita that day, we stayed cozy and warm inside. The next day, we awoke to spectacular views of the snow covered peaks. The nearby hikes in Anza Borrego are beautiful. With plentiful spring rains, we saw many wildflowers. We loved the quiet and peacefulness of the casita and surrounding property. Thank you, Leni, for your kind attentiveness to making our stay comfortable.