Anthony answered all my questions before and after I made my reservation, and provided all the info I needed to get in and settled when we arrived. He was also available for a quick chat or two while we were there, and I can tell he really enjoys being able to provide this hospitality, which made me feel very welcome as a guest.

This was a perfect, homey-feeling space for what we needed. The mattresses were incredibly comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked - I wish I'd have looked around a little before I went and did some grocery shopping because there were all kinds of teas, condiments, and interesting mixes and spices in the cupboards). Having two sparkling clean bathrooms was ultra-convenient, since we had three girls getting ready at the same time every day.

A few other nice features: There were plenty of towels available, including beach towels. There were even two ground-cover cloths with plastic backing for trips to the park or the beach. There are shelving units in each of the bedrooms which make it easy to deal with suitcases, something that can otherwise be a challenge sometimes when you're not really staying long enough to completely unpack. There were many hangers in the closets, the wifi was quick and reliable, and there were fans and power strips all over the place. Being in a coastal town with mild temperatures, there isn't central air conditioning, but there is a very good window air conditioner in one of the bedrooms, for the occasions when that might be needed.

The neighborhood was also perfect - it was easy to access from the freeway, and the off-street parking was very handy. Most days we were using public transportation to get downtown for Comicon, and usually we were able to use the bus with stops literally directly in front of the house – so convenient! The few times we had to go a little further because of timing, it was a quick and easy, safe walk down residential streets or through the charming little University Heights business district, just around the corner.

I will definitely keep Anthony's place on my list for future trips to San Diego!