First, we need to thank Doug, who was instantly and graciously accommodating when we had a last-minute change of plans.

You're a couple or a single person, looking for a very clean, comfortable, safe-feeling place to spend a few nights. You like to make your own breakfast and maybe lunch, and go out for dinner or take-out and bring it back. And you're not bothered by large dogs. You don't need a fancy neighborhood—just street parking and easy access to the rest of San Diego. This is ideal. However, do read the notice the owners have attached to the front of the fridge about "when you blow a fuse" because you will. You leave the coffee maker on to keep it hot and you try to use the microwave or the toaster or the hot plate (there is no stove). There goes the fuse. But notice that plugged into the wall by the air conditioner there's a flashlight. If it's dark out, you can still restore your electricity. There's only a hotplate and an odd assortment of skillets and a tiny pot, so don't count on making an regular dinner, but the little fridge and the rest of the kitchen appliances are fine for breakfast and lunch. And the three dogs are really easy-going labs who just make noise and really aren't a problem. Just know they can wander out into the back yard and you may meet them on the way to the fuse box. So watch where you step! The owners weren't really in evidence, but we got along just fine.