Our stay at the idle cottage was awesome! Weather was awesome during our stay so we didn't spend much time inside, but it was a perfect place to come back to after a long day at the beach, zoo, or any of the many other things to do in San Diego. Close to the highway to get around the rest of the city, otherwise plenty of bars and restaurants walking distance just north of the cottage if you want to stay close. There are people living above the cottage so you will hear walking, this didn't bother us since we are use to it at home but it could bother some people. Bill was not home during our stay but his property partner Bob came around to make sure our stay was going great! Overall would definitely stay there again!