As very picky international travelers, we can unequivocally state that Annie’s Hideaway in Banker’s Hill is our wonderful home-away-from-home—which is entirely due to Annie’s heartfelt hosting skills. The separate cottage is fully equipped with a great ensuite apartment with everything you could ever need: cozy bed, gorgeous marble bathroom with extensive amenities, full kitchen, beautiful art everywhere, phenomenal 360 patios with fountain, fauna and flowers, SD bay view, and most importantly, privacy. The area is fabulous for all kinds of casual, fancy and organic restaurants; moreover, it’s 5 mins to Little Italy and Gaslamp, 10 mins to the airport and 15 mins to Coronado. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else—every time I leave I cry—seriously.