The location of this house was perfect for us. North Park is a centrally-located neighborhood of SD, totally walkable to some great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops; a five minute drive to Balboa Park and the zoo; quick freeway access and close to University Ave. The area surrounding the house feels residential, quiet and well cared for. We took walks each morning to ogle at all the gorgeous bungalows. Just a few steps north and you’re on University, but at the house you don’t hear much of the noise, apart from the occasional siren or motorcycle. The layout of the house was perfect for our needs: an open floor plan and good flow between the kitchen, living room, and dining room; two bedrooms in the back of the house that allowed for quieter sleep; a pack n play for our 15 month old with two fitted sheets in case we needed to change it; plenty of storage for unpacking all our things for the week; a front porch with bistro table and chairs for morning coffee; and 1 1/2 baths. We did have some issues with the cleanliness of the house upon arrival, but Amy was quick to make it right. For our arrival, she left a bottle of wine to welcome us, with a handwritten note - a nice touch. The beds were firm and comfortable, and there were plenty of blankets and pillows. The sectional couch was awesome and we loved lounging on it. The washer and dryer were older units and the garage was no-frills, but served our needs. The back patio was not used during our stay, as the outdoor sectional had mildew and grime on the cushions, probably due to some rainy days prior to our trip. Overall, we had an enjoyable time at our home base and would recommend it to those that would like the chance to spread out for some down-time in between excursions in SD.