Nice location within walking distance to almost everything. Balboa Park and Little Italy are only a few blocks away and the rest is within walking distance if you have the time. We walked to dinner in the Gaslamp Quarter every night (~1.5 miles away) without a problem although the streets are less occupied at night closer to the interstate and the house so I wouldn't suggest walking alone at night. We stayed in the Cottage in the back of the house which was private and quiet. We hardly ever saw other guests, but did meet Michael at one point who was friendly. If we were to come back to SD we would definitely stay here again for the money and location.