Amazing use of space for optimal privacy and luxury! Rick converted the space to feel like your own private home-- gated parking right in front of your gate, then a huge completely gated yard with your own hot tub-- it was hard to believe that were in the middle of the city. The studio's layout and furnishings were maxed out to be as efficient as possible-- a full wall of closet/storage space, a media center with about a dozen drawers, a desk/work station, and a HUGE bathroom.
The location was perfect for us-- we spent two whole days dedicated to Balboa Park & the zoo, which were literally a 3-4 minute drive from Rick's place. We spent the rest of our stay exploring the Gaslamp district, which was a 10 minute drive away. We were blown away by how easy it was to get anywhere in the city from where we were staying (the freeway is literally 2 blocks away, but you wouldn't even know it by how serene the neighborhood is).
By far our favorite aspect was the hot tub and private patio. It was tempting not to spend our entire stay just relaxing out there. The bed was also one of the most comfortable that we've slept in. My husband is recovering from a back injury, so the hot tub with jets and a comfortable mattress MADE the trip for him. :)
Rick was also very responsive when we reached out to him when we had questions.We cannot recommend his listing enough and hope to be able to come back again soon!