The fly situation was bad. The property manager and owner were very responsive and helpful however were not able to get rid of the flies. We go to San Diego to enjoy the outdoors and eating on the patio was impossible.
Pros
1. Parking - We fit a Tahoe and a Jeep Wrangler
2. Laundry on site in the garage - though a door from the house to the garage would be nice.
3. Very pretty inside. Comfortable furniture.
4. Great for children. There are alot of stairs but the doors can be shut to close off the spaces.
5. Have boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, sand toys for the kids.
5. Lots of common areas to enjoy. You don't feel like you're on top of each other.
6. Communication with both the property manager and owner was excellent.
7. Great location. Close to bike rentals, coffee shops and restaurants. Easy walk with the kids and all the beach gear to both the ocean or the bay.
Cons -
1. Cleanliness. I think the cleaners need to spend a little more time on the place. There was trash under the beds and rugs felt dirty. The patio needs a good cleaning.
2. It is nice to have laundry on site but it's a pain to go outside and open the garage door every time you have to do laundry.
We would consider renting here again if they are able to address the fly situation. We understand it's Mission Beach and flies are part of the territory but generally, they are usually mostly in the alleys near the garbage cans.