A welcome retreat to escape winter. My wife and I spent four weeks at Ava's place and it was a cozy home base from which to explore all San Diego has to offer, and the use of her guest pass to visit the zoo was a nice touch. The neighborhood was quiet and everyone we met on the street was friendly. A walk to Burley and the Bean is a must for coffee lovers. The fenced yard was fun for our two dogs and we enjoyed the guava, passion fruit, and fresh lemons growing onsite. Our only suggestion is to add bed frames to raise the mattresses off the floor for easier access for us 'old folks'.