I actually was blown away how this place was situated and how quiet it was. It is so close to the airport but it is nettled in a submerged canyon hiding behind a barrier of land. It provides reverse traffic patterns...everyone is commuting opposite of you and you are close to some real treats in San Diego. I traveled downtown, to Palomar Mountain, to Balboa Park, to Mission Beach, to Pacific Beach, to Mira Mesa, to El Cahon with ease and little traffic issues. I am saying this as one who lived in San Diego County for ten years and regretfully moved away. As one who has used Air BNB only once before this stay, my experience was very reinforcing and even has inspired me to think I could even airbnb mystelf. I can not say enough good things about Matthew...He was always available when required. I guess my biggest stress had to do with parking...but it was mostly self-generated...after all this is Low Cal where the only real stressors is missing the good surf.