First of all, let me say that Stas is a 5-star host ... very responsive, supportive and helpful. Thank you, Stas!
This was a last minute booking for us, as we needed to congregate as a family in the San Diego area over the Thanksgiving holiday on short notice. Although only a maximum of 9 people would be staying overnight at the property, we were looking for a place that could accommodate 17 of us for Thanksgiving dinner. Stas's property fit the bill, and he made sure there were enough tables and chairs for us to comfortably seat everyone together ... it was a very special gathering for us.
The house is spacious with a large great room / dining room that is a good place to gather. The kitchen is also large, with plenty of counter space to prepare a large meal and socialize at the same time. All of the appliances worked just fine, and there were ample pots, pans, etc. There are 7 bedrooms, and all either have en-suite, shared or nearby common bathrooms ... so very convenient. We had a maximum of 9 people staying the night during our visit, and only used 6 of the 7 bedrooms.
While the great room and kitchen are large, this is not an "open concept" house by any means; it is built in a European villa style with many steps, segregated spaces, patios and doors. There are multiple doors leading to the outside, and lots of individual spaces to isolate if you want to. It takes a while for guests to be able to find their way around the multiple interior and exterior spaces ... especially with an after-dark arrival. Some of the fixtures, decor and certain other areas in the house could use an upgrade or a little TLC , but everything worked just fine and was very comfortable.
The heated pool and jacuzzi were definitely a hit, with clear elevated views all the way to the bay. The nighttime views were spectacular.
While we were there, we experienced some daily construction noise from a house being built just below the property ... but not too bad. Also, there's a big dog next door that barks occasionally ... but again, not too bad.
Once again, many thanks and high accolades to Stas for being such a terrific host!