We were entirely pleased and delighted with our stay at this spacious, comfortable, clean, well-maintained, and light-filled Airbnb!
Entering the courtyard of the building, we were met with lush greenery, a flowering red bougainvillea vine, palm trees, and a burgling fountain. We climbed two flights of stairs to our front door that opened when we entered the last 4 digits of my phone number.
The living room was larger than any Airbnb we’ve encountered, and the furnishings and artwork were aesthetically pleasing, and tasteful. It was obvious from the moment we opened the front door into the living room that the space was created and cared for with love and attention by Super Hosts. Thank you, Gary and Frank.
The Airbnb is located on the top of Cortez hill with panoramic views of San Diego from many of the windows. Of particular pleasure for me was the view from the window above the kitchen sink: palm trees framed the sky where every so often a tiny spec appeared, growing into an airplane heading for a landing at the nearby airport.
One wall of the living room opened to a sunroom that gave us plenty of light and a comfortable location to drink our morning coffee and begin our day.
Kitchen: fully equipped with quality dinnerware, glassware, pots, pans, sharp knives, cutting boards, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, electric tea pot, spices, and more.
Dining room: curio cabinets framed an attractive antique table and antique chairs.
Bedroom: king-size bed was VERY comfortable and the bedding top quality; plenty of drawer and closet space; an overhead fan; a full-length mirror in the closet; and curtains that blocked light at night and were easily opened and secured by holdbacks during the day.
Bathroom: large bathroom with large, fluffy towels and travel size toothpaste, soaps, shampoo, and conditioner.
Neighborhood: We experienced a sense of community and safety in this neighborhood. We saw neighbors stop to chat with one another. Dog walkers as well as joggers greeted us as they passed us in the street. We were happy that this Airbnb was so conveniently located within walking distance to Balboa Park.
On top of all of this, Gary and Frank were AMAZING hosts. They did everything possible to ensure our comfort and provide us with everything we needed while, at the same time, giving us privacy. They were available 24 hours a day. They checked in with us at the beginning of our stay to make sure we had everything we needed and responded in a flash when we contacted them. The following demonstrates how well they took care of us. (1) when I sent a text asking for the location of the nearest bank so that I could get change for the washer and dryer located at the foot of our back stairs, Frank knocked on our door with enough change to take care of 3 loads of clothes before I could put on my shoes. He wouldn’t accept payment for the quarters he gave me. (2) we noticed we didn’t have enough salt for our dinner. When I sent a text, Frank was at our kitchen door with a new salt and pepper shaker so quickly that I joked he was reading my mind.
Everything about this Airbnb met or exceeded our expectations. Gary and Frank are truly SUPER HOSTS.
A recommendation: Little Italy. We were amazed at the crowds of people who filled the sidewalks and many restaurants. Families and friends were chatting, laughing, dining, and drinking. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. We joined the celebration and had a delicious dinner.