The Brookes Avenue house is in a great location. It is easy access to everything. I particularly liked the neighborhood; everyone was friendly. I even met residents from my home city. The house is within walking distance to Balboa Park and the zoo. The local San Diego freeway 163 is just up the block. Using Google Maps for navigation lets one quickly get to the beach and other places of interest without any hassle. The home is a good size for two or three people. Breakfast on the deck is just the ticket to get your day stated. If you cook, the kitchen is adequately stocked with all of the necessary instruments to prepare a meal. The addition of a dishwasher helps with clean up. The use of the washer and dryer in the laundry room on the first level is a real plus. All in all the Brookes Avenue house was a real find.