The main takeaway: this is a small, small place. It was perfect for us, super close to the ocean, close to a major bus stop, easy to get around. But the photos posted really do show you the entirety of the space. If you are claustrophobic, you will hate the bathroom. Doug kept in touch, but via messages that seemed more like form letters than messages from an individual. When I had a question, I did get a response quickly, so I can't complain too much! It was mostly quiet, but planes flew over every half hour or so (which seems to be a San Diego thing, more than anything).