Ed's place is the definition of convenience and affordability. It's located a few blocks away from downtown, 10 minutes from the airport and about 20 minutes from the beach. At the price and location you'll find yourself in a great place to explore SD. The only downside of staying downtown in any city is usually parking and you'll need to find a spot to park if you plan on driving. As of my stay 4/22/18 there is metered parking with time limit as well as a parking lot right next to Ed's building. The room isn't huge but there's space for two people. There's a coffee pot, microwave and a mini fridge. The bathroom is compact and the sink is actually outside the bathroom. I didn't find a thermostat but there is a chance I just missed it. Ed put out some bottles of water in the fridge, provided coffee as well as some snacks (candy and chips). The room is a 1st floor room so there is a chance you'll hear upstairs neighbors. The room is exactly as it looks in the pictures and has the novelty of a man cave. My only issue was I smelled a musty odor in the room but it is a man cave lol. I bought a air freshener that helped a bit. The bed was comfortable and I had a good night sleep. Overall I enjoyed my stay and Ed was great with communication. Everything is done with a numeric keypad which adds to the convenience. He also will let you store you bags in case of an early arrival prior to your room being ready or past check-out for those who want a little more time to explore.