It was an okay experience--not the best, but not the worst either. The place itself was relatively neat and clean, but the pictures of it on airbnb are pretty deceptive--I was surprised at how small the suite actually was in person--A LOT smaller than I expected based on the images provided. In actuality, I would describe the suite as a furnished half size studio. It def took some time to get used to as the space is pretty tight, especially the bathroom area. The shower area was quite small and reminded me of a Japanese style stand in shower. I'm not that tall myself, but even I had to make adjustments and basically had to stand sideways to shower. Additionally, due to the loft style of the suite and how the bathroom is laid out, it would get quite hot in that area, especially when the lights were turned on.

The suite is in a quiet & safe residential area and located a few blocks away from the heart of North Park so it's quite accessible and within walking distance to both restaurants and major bus routes. However, access to the suite will entail calling the host upon first arrival since it's awkwardly located in a narrow alleyway and is easy to miss.

Communication with the host could've been a lot better and more prompt. After the initial booking and payment, it just took a while to hear back from the host about the questions I had. Fortunately, I didn't have too any problems during my stay and I eventually got the answers I needed to the few questions that I did have.

The wifi worked well and the amenities provided that included breakfast snacks (bars, coffee), sunscreen, and after sun lotions were nice additions. The bed itself is very comfortable and more than enough to fit two people. The a/c also worked well and was a nice addition since it was quite humid during my stay.

Like one of the previous reviewers, the one problem that came up on the last day of my trip was the presence of ants outside the perimeter of the shower area. The surrounding area seems to have a few cracks here and there along the lining of the floor tiles and thus, several ants would come and go. I had noticed an ant here and there during my stay throughout the week in the bathroom, but didn't know where it was coming from and didn't think it was too big of an issue. It was only the last day where it became very noticeable.

Overall, again, it was an okay experience. I think the space is fine for 2 people, but will def be crammed for more than that. The suite is def not as swanky or big as the listing appears on airbnb, but if you're looking for a cost alternative place to hotels outside of downtown SD w/ restaurants and bus lines nearby, it might be an option to consider.