Ryan and Ian's listing is as pictured and described. It's a little off the beaten path from Little Italy but minutes away from the center of one of the most fun neighborhoods in San Diego.
Check-in was straightforward, be sure to confirm you get the invite from Ryan for the app beforehand or ask for the code if you prefer. Upon entering, we were greeted with a space that was clearly cleaned, with refreshing and powerful AC, a must for anyone not used to heat (like us San Francisco wimps).
There are tons of thoughtful touches everywhere - from a variety of toiletries to appliances including a hair dryer and hair curler, books and magazines to entertain and inspire your trip planning, and a desk with pens and a pair of scissors.
The fridge and kitchenware were really nice additions, but be aware there's no microwave.
A few notes to mention, the listing is at street level. I'm not sure if it's just that I am used to street noise but be aware you will get some noise pollution, including some stomping from the person upstairs who seems to be doing the world's shortest cardio circuit (unclear what the stomping is about). Earplugs are provided if needed at night (we slept fine without them) but if you need a persistently quiet space all day for work from home it may be something to consider.
There were also a few random spots that we needed to clean up ourselves (like a smushed bug/dirt on the wall) but nothing that made us fear for our lives.
Communication with Ryan was done through the AirBnB app and his responses were courteous and prompt.
Overall I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a central location with lots of homey touches and creature comforts for your stay in SD. if you're looking for a long-term space for work, the noise throughout the day or the lack of a microwave/kitchen space are things to consider but nothing I would say are hard reasons not to choose this place.
Thank you Ryan and Ian, until next time!