Linda's home is wonderful. A gently decorated open floor plan with plenty of space to spread out in the living room and kitchen. It is fully stocked with coffees, teas and sometimes left overs. There's a private back yard with a lovely stone garden. The room is large enough, but not any larger -- ample closet space and a exceedingly comfortable Tempurpedic mattress with a Roku TV. The bed could fit two smaller people. You can also find/make some work spaces in the living room. Lounging in the patio bench at sundown before a beautiful garden and enjoying the neighborhood quiet is a nice bonus.
Linda is very friendly and has an inspirational story. She will gladly entertain her guests just as well as leave them completely alone. In my stay, there were times where I almost felt like she wasn't even home, but we also hung out to chat once in a while. She is a great cook, has a green-thumb and is even a grandmother of dragons! Her place is well connected to freeways for broader San Diego: Adams Ave is minutes away for Kensington's markets, restaurants and scene. Buses from El Cajon Blvd can take you downtown or SDSU; the Green Line connects to San Diego's light rail maybe 10-15 minutes away for the rest of the city's public transport.