We loved the neighborhood! It was close to everything we wanted (or had) to do: downtown Hiatt (for a work seminar), Petco Park for baseball, Balboa Park, and, of course, the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The cottage and the neighborhood were quiet. John kept in touch via text as we got close to our arrival date, and he was very welcoming upon our arrival. And, after a quick, informative tour of the cottage, he made sure we knew he was available if necessary, but allowed us a nice, private four nights after that. The cottage was not as roomy as the wide-angle photo on the profile suggests, but it was cozy and very functional. The lone exception was the tight squeeze between the full-size refrigerator and the gas stove in the kitchen area. John adds some nice touches, such as access to bicycles and a couple of local beers. We were very satisfied with our stay at the cottage, and it will be the first place we check for availability the next time we go to San Diego. We also found a great restaurant nearby called the Urban Solace that is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it! And for those of you familiar with the World Famous Tommy's Hamburgers - there is one only six miles away!