This was my first Airbnb experience. I stayed with Nicole in her home for 26 nights, as I was in San Diego for work. I couldn't have had a better first experience. The Hostess: Nicole was quick to respond with answers to my questions before booking. Check in was great, she provided me with a map of the area and Wi-Fi password along with a quick tour. She let me drop my stuff off early so that I could head to the beach for the day. She chatted with me throughout the stay and made me feel very welcome. She checked-in with me to make sure I had everything I needed. And she was very easy-going about my early working hours. The House: Nicole's house is adorable. It is well-kept and clean. I had my own bedroom and bathroom that had storage space and all the necessary amenities. The kitchen is beautiful and fully stocked with everything you need to cook meals, there is also access to a grill! I also had access to do my laundry. The front patio gets sun most of the day and the back patio gets sun towards the afternoon, so they are both nice areas to sit and relax. The Location: South Park is a great area. There are lots of places to eat and shop within walking distance. My favorite being Eclipse Chocolate Bar. The house is right on the edge of Balboa Park, by the golf course. So there are walking trails near by, as well as the Desert Garden, which I visited and it was lovely. As much as there is to do within South and North Park, downtown is only about a 10 minute drive away so there's easy access to all of that. I was working on Coronado and the commute to and from work was easy. It is also only about 15 minutes away from several different beaches which was great for this sun/beach/ocean lover. All in all, this was the perfect place for me to stay during my work trip. I HIGHLY recommend staying here for short or long trips. I certainly plan on staying with Nicole the next time I'm in San Diego.