"Charm" doesn't begin to describe this duplex just one block over from the main attraction area of Old Town! Karen has filled the place with thoughtful touches like GOOD QUALITY towels, magazines, toiletries, and plenty of information about the local area. It was spotlessly clean and well kept. The Congress Cafe next door has the nicest friendly employees and great prices. I thoroughly enjoyed getting breakfast there in the morning, and recommend the Mexican mocha and cinnamon rolls :)
Traffic on Congress Street was much lighter than I'd have thought considering its location. It quieted down nicely by bedtime, even on the weekend. Although there was some noise from a nearby road somewhere behind the duplex as well as the train, it wasn't overly loud and didn't disturb me. It was super easy to cross the street and walk all through Old Town and I loved being able to hop right back to the duplex to drop off shopping bags. Karen has awesome communication, too. If I'm lucky enough to do another San Diego trip, I would absolutely stay there again.