Our family came together from all over to attend our middle sons graduation from UCSD. I booked Lorene’s place way back in December to assure we had a good spot. And a good spot it is!
PROS: The location is most ideal. Close walk to everything. We hoofed it all over! Beds are comfortable. 6 cold water bottles waiting for us in fridge was much appreciated.
CONS: Several days prior to our trip, I tried to contact Lorene (2 emails, 1 phone call) to ask about adding 2 more to my group and how to access home. Never received a peep! Only the day before we boarded our plane to San Diego did I receive an automated email about how to access, but still no answer about extra people. They ended up staying with other family. It was difficult to find at night, as the address isn’t easy to see and there were several white gates to choose from that lead to different courtyards. The home shows it is definitely a rental as furniture is a bit run down. Rip and stained sofa, broken lamp base, ice dispenser doesn’t work (but still makes ice), garage door opener does not work (battery ok), broken cabinet handle above stove, broken shower door handle in master (hazard), dirty kitchen trash can. We had no washcloths upon our arrival. Contacted “Lori” requesting washcloths and repair of shower door handle. Response from “Lori” that handyman “Dave” would come fix handle and “Peggy” will deliver washcloths, which she did but they were new, unwashed DISHcloths. And handyman Dave never showed. Don’t expect any spices, there was barely any salt or pepper. And you will need to stock all your own paper products.
The home is 3 levels with bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd floor. There is a spiral staircase as well as a narrow staircase leading from the master bedroom to the 3rd level where the bedroom has 2 twin beds. Spiral staircase not safe for elderly or others who need to get up in middle of night, as bathrooms are on floors below.
I have stayed at other rentals that provide more basics to get you started, which is very appreciated for those who check in at night and travel by plane.
For me, I would probably not stay again but look for another place in similar location. However, you future travelers are given an honest heads up so you know what to expect.