Location, location, location! Amanda has a lovely/private townhome in the the heart of the action of the Gaslamp. It was so convenient, walking distance to great restaurants, bars, grocery stores and a CVS. The property itself is safely gated/secluded while being in the thick of things. This would be an AMAZING place to stay for ComiCon if it's ever available. The home is on three levels, so lots of stairs. The bedrooms are on the bottom and top levels and the living/dining is the middle. The stairs are so quiet, too, and the soundproofing between floors was excellent. (I live in a tall house with many wood stairs and it sounds like we have elephants when people go up and down them--so I appreciated/was in awe of the quiet stairs.) The home was super clean and beautifully decorated (I'd say industrial-glam, pictures are accurate.) Since this is Amanda's actual home, you have all the comforts with an added bonus of high end appliances. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook pretty much anything. The problem is, there are so many good restaurants in walking distance that it can be a struggle to take advantage of her wonderful kitchen. The beds were very comfortable. My two older kids commented on this and they are extremely picky sleepers--let's just say what it is, they're spoiled! :) My husband also slept late every morning. I'm gonna credit the beds for that. The large screen "Smart" TV was great for some down-time entertainment and the WiFi signal strong. Amanda is a super-responsive, friendly host and gets back to you right away. She was pretty smart to put a little video together to quickly show you the most important things about the house, checking in and checking out, instead of the standard novella you get at other places. I truly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend this place to everyone except people with mobility issues and little kids. The stairs are steep, would not be a pretty fall. Thanks for hosting, Amanda!