Giraffe House exceeded my expectations for comfort, host hospitality and location. Initially, I was concerned about what had been written in other reviews about the location not being great. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the location was just fine! We had no issues whatsoever with anything related to the location. My family stayed here for 1 month with our two dogs. The backyard was great and the host is dog friendly, providing multiple special touches for fur families. As a huge bonus, there were also very hospitable neighbors in the area, that provided many hours of camaraderie and fun for my 19 year-old son. That being said, our experiences (including the dogs) was awesome! I recommend Giraffe House to anyone looking for a very comfortable place to hang your hat while exploring San Diego, in a central location, with great neighbors and top-quality hospitality from Maricarmen.