The back alley bungalow is definitely an affordable option for a couple or a solo traveler looking to enjoy San Diego from a non-tourist-centric area of the city. We found the location to be convenient for getting places around the city, as it is located near several highways. While the place is super affordable, there were some issues - ants / gnats in the bathroom, hot water taking several minutes to get warm enough to shower or wash your face, having to allow 10 minutes to open and close the gate and back out of the parking space (don’t bring anything bigger than a sedan!). We also found it to be super hot for sleeping because there is no AC and only a weak fan.