Shirley is a wonderful and incredibly thoughtful hostess. When we arrived she greeted us with wine and a plethora of information about the neighborhood and San Diego attractions. Shirley also went above and beyond by giving us a tour of the area, and included a breakfast basket in our fully-equipped kitchen. The apartment has a private side entrance to the spacious, beautifully maintained backyard, which was ideal for our dog. Shirley has considered every comfort of home in this charming apartment. We had an extended stay, so we were pleased to find ample closet and cupboard space in every room. Additionally, my husband was working from home and he had a perfectly appointed work station. The laundry is easily accessible and the apartment was consistently a moderate temperature, but if we felt a little cold, the gas fireplace heated the place up very quickly while creating a lovely ambiance. We were extremely impressed by the convenience of the South Park neighborhood. Parking was never an issue and there are restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores within walking distance. Our dog particularly enjoyed the close proximity to Balboa’s dog parks. We were happy to be so centrally located, because it typically never took more than fifteen minutes to drive anywhere including: Mission Beach, the Gaslamp Quarter/Downtown, and Coronado. This was our first experience with Airbnb and I can’t imagine a better scenario. I feel that we were very fortunate to connect with Shirley, Simon and their adorable dog, Chumley.