This was our first experience at a B&B and we were VERY pleased! The Hillcrest House is very quaint and homey. When you walk in, it smells like home baked cookies. Ann welcomed us at the front door and explained how everything "worked" as well as providing us with a map of the neighborhood and her personal recommendations for local places to dine. The neighborhood restaurant she recommended was AMAZING!

Our room was well decorated with our own control of heat and A/C as well as our own bathroom. While the room was on the small side, it was large enough for two including a dresser and closet. There was a communal living room/sitting area that was shared with other guests, although whenever we were there, no one else was using it.

Daily breakfast consisted of a few cereal options, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, freshly cut fruit, homemade muffins, bread for toasting w/ butter, jam, and peanut butter, freshly squeezed orange juice, as well as various options for milk (regular, soy, and almond). There was also a small refrigerator in the dining room for guests to use for left overs, etc. In addition, there was always free bottled water available. In the afternoons/evening, there were bite-sized homemade cookies and muffins to snack on.

Ann has an extensive background in the hospitality industry and is a wonderful host paying attention to every detail. She even inquired how we slept and offered to change out our pillows when we informed her that the down-filled pillows were not supportive enough for us. Ann had to go out of town near the end of our stay and had "substitute" innkeepers in her place. They were friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the San Diego neighborhoods and provided informational and entertaining breakfast conversation.

The location in the Hillcrest neighborhood is PERFECT with TONS of restaurants and shops to visit all within walking distance.

I would HIGHLY recommend staying at the Hillcrest House and we will definitely rebook if we ever make it back to San Diego.