Hands down, this “groovy canyon studio” (GCS) has to be the most wonderfully smelling place I have ever stayed. My entire stay smelled of cool forest nights and citrusy pitchers of cold water with ice and lemon slices and visits to Innsbruck ski lodges. Even I began to smell better than ever thanks to the scented bathing supplies.
Thanks to hosts Jamie and Josh for letting me stay at their GCS. The location in a quiet neighborhood is perfect for access to SDSU and if you want any groceries there is a Ralph’s just a few minutes drive. You should have a vehicle as there is not much within walking distance apart from a public library and the Ralph’s. The sporting event that was my weekend occasion was only a few minutes away and the Old Globe Theater about 20 minutes drive.
The GCS is a fully realized living space with a full sized refrigerator, range, oven, microwave, washer/dryer, and flat panel TV w/ Roku TV with a number of subscriptions. No issues with the wi-fi. There is a shower (no bath) and an AC unit in the sleeping area. Jamie and Josh must assume their guests are coffee lovers as they provide an entire caffeination station with a selection of whole bean coffees, a grinder, coffee maker, and a selection of energy snacks. In fact, when I looked in the fridge, I got an interesting “pay it forward” vibe looking at all the stuff presumably left by recent guests such as butter, package of fresh herbs, lemon slices, ice cream, and ready-to-bake cookie dough. Heck, there was even a third of a bottle of Red Label Scotch Blend in the freezer!
Here are my only notices: light sleepers take note – despite the blinds, the bedroom gets pretty bright once the sun rises. I’m an early riser but late risers take note. Also, if you are extra sensitive to scents and smells, you might want to check first with the hosts.
I love Jamie and Josh’s thoughtfulness – from the selection of board games, yoga accessories, cooking supplies, and local memorabilia to their crystal clear check in and check out instructions. The evening that I arrived late, they must have thought to turn on the outdoors and the pool lights so I wouldn’t accidentally fall in the pool and drown myself on my day off. I didn’t and had a great relaxing weekend at this GCS.