Eric was very communicative before and during our stay. During our stay, the host was out of town, but the people renting the other part of the home were very friendly and helpful. The studio was clean and well kept, and had the amenities we needed. I don't think there was air conditioning, but we didn't need it since the weather in San Diego is cool and nice in the evenings. The best part of this studio is the private patio. We spent the majority of our time on the patio relaxing under the shade of the umbrella. My husband is a birder and he had a fantastic time discovering a dozen or more species and getting great photos. We are from NYC and we wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle for a change. This place was like a hideaway, and fit our bill for a relaxing stay close to the city.