Perfect little studio that is about a five-minute drive from Balboa Park and the Zoo.
Francesca was always so quick to respond and easy to reach out to when we had questions. We highly recommend her as a host!
This little studio met all of our needs for our trip and had some extras that we're a nice little touch: cups, dinnerware, paper towels, toiletries, soap, coffeemaker, tea, toaster oven, microwave. We had everything we needed to make a little breakfast or reheat leftovers from our time out.
The TV and sound bar worked well and there was plenty of storage in the little closet located near the bathroom. The window AC unit worked super well and efficient. It was an unusually hot week in October when we visited and we were able to cool the room down quickly.
The area felt safe all day and night. The studio itself is located within a courtyard behind a main house. We only saw a cat when coming to and from our room throughout our 3.5 day stay. It is a quiet residential area.
The only downside, which is unrelated to the airbnb itself, is that parking can be pretty tough at night. We parked about two blocks away from the airbnb each night that we got back after 830p. And that's because we got lucky. Everything is so close, it might be worth it to look into a lyft or Uber if leaving for a night out.
Parking aside, I recommend this airbnb for a stay in San Diego if you plan to visit Balboa Park and downtown.