Amanda's airbnb was in an ideal location right next to Mission Beach. We enjoyed walking on the boardwalk in the mornings, grabbing smoothies, coffee, and burritos at the conveniently located shops nearby. In the evenings, we enjoyed sitting outside in the comfy patio area and taking advantage of the fire pit! However, there were a few things that weren't ideal about the airbnb. The construction next door was extremely loud. From the master bedroom, even with earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones on, it was impossible to sleep past 7am. The cleanliness of the apartment didn't meet our expectations. There were a few brown stains on the pillows and sheets, and when we arrived there was sand on the floor. We spent the first few minutes sweeping the entire apartment. The photos were a bit misleading—it looked like there would be a lot of natural light, but the construction of the tall building next door made the space a lot dimmer than expected. Some pieces of furniture also did not match the photos. To her credit, Amanda did a great job of communicating with us and was very open to the feedback we gave. Overall, it was a much needed break from the smoky air in Northern California, and we really enjoyed our time in San Diego!