Susan was an absolutely incredible host. Even though my flight and the rental car company combined to make my arrival time at her place much later than what I told her, she still greeted me with grace and a kind smile. Her apartment is clean, with an airy and artistic vibe. The bedroom where you'd stay is great. Plenty of room, a ridiculously comfortable bed (every time I put my head on the pillow, I knocked out instantly), and great closet space. I had my own bathroom right across from my bedroom, which are both on the other side of the apartment where she resides (which eliminates that guilty feeling we guests sometimes have when we wonder if we're inconveniencing the host or getting in their way lol). The bathroom was fully stocked with everything I could possibly need. She has plenty of towels. She cooks breakfast everyday - either oatmeal or parfait - and this seemingly insignificant throw-in is what helped me start everyday on the right note. As complicated as life is sometimes, I try to derive satisfaction from simplicity: a bowl of oatmeal, walnuts, dates, and bananas in the morning may just help you do that too :-) the patio right outside her living room is available to guests and it's just the right size - on the side of the building and hidden behind a wall of bamboo trees - and makes you feel like you're hidden from the entire world. It gets a really nice breeze and never any direct sunlight. I spent hours there reading and writing.

The location of Susan's apartment is PERFECT. I was never more than 15 minutes away from anything I wanted see or visit, and found myself often making stops at her apartment between trips (it truly felt like her apartment was in the middle of everything). Her neighborhood is quiet, mostly houses and small apartment complexes, and felt suburban, even though only ten minutes from downtown.

Susan is sweet, considerate, and caring. Staying with her in her apartment helped make my stay in San Diego one of the most enriching and reinvigorating vacations of my life. You would do well to stay with her :-)