Ian's place was great and convenient. I was in town for a conference at a hotel in downtown - I had a much better place and at a better price than anything the hotel was offering. My colleagues were very jealous!
The check-in was super easy and the location was great - lots of places to eat around the apartment. On a few mornings I went out for a run around Balboa park (just about 5 minute run from the apartment). Highly recommend.