This stay was better suited for a group of college kids or bachelors, in my opinion. The listing description was very accurate but it wasn’t until I arrived that I realized some of the logistical quirks of the place. Know that when you stay here you will have everything you need but perhaps will miss a few things you might want. Overall, perhaps not well suited for me but there were lots of great things too.
The rental is part of the host’s home and when the owner was home, he was very quiet. As described, this space is comprised of two units separated by an outdoor walkway and stairs. The upstairs unit was a single car garage and is now a nicely appointed living room which offers a large television, a lovely and comfortable futon sofa/bed and - a rare treat - washer and dryer! It also houses the bathroom and only source of running water from the small bathroom sink. There is a fan in the window and a ceiling fan above the seating area to help circulate air. Unfortunately, I was visiting during a very warm spell with high temps and very high humidity. The thermometer in the upstairs unit reached and hovered at around 90f during the day, making the space uninhabitable. Evenings cooled down to around 82 inside. Still too warm and sticky for me.
BONUS: the garage door and driveway deters anyone from parking in front of it so you’ll always have a parking spot directly in front of the unit.
Downstairs offers two twin sized, very low to the ground cots. I found them to be tolerable but the thin mattress was a bit hard. Guests with weaker legs may find the beds difficult to stand up from. Bedding consisted of nice sheets, two pillows and a fleece blanket - perfect for the warm temps. There was a rack to hang clothing upon, a plastic three drawer storage box, a bench style dining table which nicely doubled as a work desk, and a portable AC unit - possibly the best part of the entire stay. There is also a mini apartment fridge, two burner electric cooktop, microwave oven, four cup drip coffee maker, a small cooking pot, a small frying pan, some bowls, glasses and coffee cups, forks and spoons. But no cooking utensils - knives, spatula, tongs, etc. The lack of water downstairs made the logistics of even cleaning up after a cup of coffee or making a sandwich a challenge. Food scraps and washing dishes in the small bathroom sink are unhealthy for the host’s plumbing. As mentioned in the listing, the downstairs unit has a low ceiling, which didn’t bother my 5’ frame at all. Plenty of windows let in lots of light or you can close the blinds for privacy.
The outside seating area was very nice…an outdoor man-cave vibe. Lots of seating, an umbrella to keep you in the shade in the morning, artificial grass golf-putting areas complete with golf balls and a couple of clubs. Also a work out bench and some weights. As advertised, there was a BBQ grill but I did not take advantage of it because I wouldn’t have been able to clean up after grilling. You did hear a lot of traffic off of Nimitz right behind the house but traffic quieted by bedtime.
Overall, while the listing very honestly and accurately describes the dual units with the bathroom (and only source of running water) upstairs, I did not take into account the logistics of this when choosing to stay here and found that having the kitchen stuff downstairs and the faucet upstairs to be rather inconvenient. With no running water downstairs, it meant carrying dishes upstairs but then I was faced with another dilemma; do I rinse the coffee grounds down the bathroom sink? Wash the soup bowl out after an evening snack with hand soap? Just little details. The units are very minimalist and immaculately clean. Parking was easy. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. The place is close in proximity to everything Point Loma and downtown San Diego have to offer, and the outdoor seating area made for pleasant mornings and evenings outside in the gorgeous weather. I, personally, would not stay here again but I did find the host to be gracious and appreciated that I could stay with my tiny dog. The host was thoughtful to place dog waste bags for use if needed.