Pros: The layout of the house feels very spacious; excellent for 4-6 people (we had 5). For the most part (except for floors) the house is clean, and the pictures on airbnb matched what was delivered. The house has a cooling/heat unit that works well. Both bathrooms and bedrooms are decent size. Beds in the bedrooms are comfortable too. The porch with seats/table was a good addition. Host is communicative; he resolved a couple of issues in 24 hours, though I would've preferred having no issues at all to start.
Cons: nothing, except for fast food, is within walking distance, and the neighborhood is not the best; it's fine if you plan to drive or uber everywhere. Difficult to get fresh air: windows have no screen and some don't open; door has screen but then you hear the loud speaker from across the street where there's a drive through. The kitchen table doesn't accommodate for more than 3 people -- not a problem if family dinners are not a priority (for us it is, and we had to sit separately).
Overall: The stay was fine. We ubered everywhere, and didn't break the bank since the house is not too far from Gaslamp, Balboa Park, Liberty Market, Little Italy, Belmont Park, Corona Island . . .