First off the location of this place is awesome. You are right in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter where there are a number of bars and restaurants to enjoy. You are like a 10-minute walk to the convention center, which you can then get on the path to the harbor and enjoy the beautiful and refreshing view (more restaurants and parks to enjoy there). Little Italy is like a good 25-minute walk or so (we loved it there too).
The apartment itself was very comfortable and clean. He provided cooking utensils and pots so we could eat in the apartment. The shower was comfortable and clean as well. There were maybe two things that should be considered:
- The apartment is right above a Hookah bar, you are literally the first apartment when you go up the stairs into the building. So yes you do hear the music from below, but they do shut down by 10/11 at night so it's not bad and honestly you don't hear that much in the bedroom, it's more in the living room area - but still, nothing too inconvenient. And the bedroom itself can be a bit warm. Jo does provide an extra room fan which helps out a lot so we were able to sleep comfortably, but we left the door open to circulate the AC air throughout (which is located by the kitchen area).
Other than that we loved it. It truly let us explore the area either by walking or a quick uber ride. I would totally come back here and stay in the same place.