It's a bit of a funky space but overall we really liked the room, it was cozy and just big enough to spread out. We loved the location- close to much of downtown, the 5, and Balboa Park, and easy to park. Be sure to grab one of the various scooters (Bird, Lime, etc) and take it for a spin, there is usually several on the corner opposite the house. It also felt very safe to walk around this area after dark. The little kitchenette came in handy for leftovers and stashing snacks, and the upstairs kitchen came in handy for dishes. The only negative I have is since I didn't read the reviews (my fault), I missed the fact that this place is in the flight path of San Diego Airport! Even though this is a basement room, and supposedly soundproofed, the planes were still a bit loud. We got used to it over our five night stay, but for shorter stays it might be a bit much for some people. We would stay here again.