First off, while I didn’t see the host James during the course of my stay, I’d like to say that he was still an excellent host! James was always very responsive and understanding — he usually took less than 30 minutes to respond whenever I messaged or called him with an inquiry or issue!
Checking in was very smooth thanks to the detailed and thorough instructions, easy to understand signposting in the unit, and James’ responsiveness.
The room I was staying in was very neat and clean when I checked in, and it had a small desk + lamp, which was very helpful in getting some work done. Additionally, there was a box of tissues and a complimentary water bottle provided, which was very thoughtful and already made it better than some hotels. A room key + keyring was provided, and it gave me extra peace of mind. One very minor gripe I had is that the keyring was not very durable, so if you open it up often to attach it to ie a belt buckle, the keyring may warp.
The unit itself was always very comfortable even in the 80+ Mira Mesa heat, as there was air conditioning, which was set to a comfortable 73.
One of the bigger issues is that there was a noticeable ant problem in the kitchen. This made it difficult to store food in the cabinets, but fortunately ant spray was provided and I didn’t see any ants elsewhere in the unit.
Besides that, overall the place was pretty clean and safe, and it was easy to move around the area thanks to being located close to a bus station. I’d say this is a pretty great value!