Tom and Al's place was the perfect refuge after you're out and about in San Diego. The place actually looks even nicer than it does in the photos and had all the amenities of a long term apartment (full kitchen & laundry). It's also on a quiet street which let us sleep peacefully after a day out. We felt like we had so much privacy.
Location wise, it was also quite convenient. The nearest train station was about a 20min walk. And as is with San Diego, everything was a 15-20min drive away. We used rideshare everywhere and never felt like anything was out of reach. Gaslamp might be more "central" but unless you have business there, trust me that the noise doesn't make it worth it.
And last but not least, don't forget to say hi to the two resident cats! They made the place feel so homey.
I would book this place again in a heartbeat.