We highly recommend staying at Mike's Place if you're in the San Diego area. Not only is there a little bridge which takes you to a lovely district and on to Balboa Park but there is also a great bus service at the end of the road. We didn't need a car at all. The cottage is beautiful and really well equipped: cutlery, crockery, fridge, good WiFi & complete works of L Frank Baum in case of late night reading emergency! The cottage is hidden through a gorgeous little garden & was very peaceful & quiet. We didn't get to meet Mike as he was away but Larry was very helpful and always available via text if we needed anything. Mike's Place is the perfect hideaway for a San Diego visit!