The house and the neighbourhood have lots of charm. The location is very convenient – 15 mn from the closest beach or to Balboa Park, and much closer still to the Old Town. One does hear the highway, the train and the planes from the house, though that would be true in quite a few places in San Diego. The street itself in contrast is very quiet. The house is an old one, without AC, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. The owner lives upstairs so you can hear her footsteps, but the unit does have its separate entrance. The pool is pleasant albeit relatively small and in the shade past 4 pm or so. The bathroom is very small, as duly indicated in the description of the rental, but also somewhat dysfunctional: an inconveniently small shower, with too low a showerhead; and a terribly loud ventilation system that goes on when the light is turned on. The check-up time, 9 am, is unusually early. The place is fine for 2 but the kitchen is way too small for 4 guests. Overall, a nice stay however.