This is such a seriously unique place to stay. I mean, there is a garage door INSIDE the house that opens and closes serving as a wall for one of the bedrooms! We did have a few unexpected hiccups that I suspect wouldn't be the case for others (heat, TV, and a few other more minor things). So that made the onboarding of our start a little bumpy. However, Haley was incredibly communicative and totally on it. She made quick phone calls to get it all fixed, checked in routinely, asked about our preferences for when things got addressed and how we wanted the timing to be managed. So that made all the difference in the world.
For those not familiar with the area, you should know that the Gaslamp district is, like many other cities, noisy and has some safe and less safe areas. This house was located in a place we considered safe during the day but others with less experience living in or visiting cities may have a different opinion of that. At night you will hear many sirens, loud cars, and sometimes loud music or people yelling, singing, etc. It is, again, a city. Haley thoughtfully left a jar of ear plugs, which my son used and found very helpful and we routinely use white noise apps on our phones when we travel - so you should be prepared. The other thing to note from the description is that while it does have three areas for sleeping arrangements (three beds in three different living areas), this is an open space arrangements. One bedroom has a curtain for a wall, the other hast that cool garage (but you can see fully into it), and the third is in the living area. We knew this going in so had no concerns, so I'm just sharing to highlight so you don't miss this.
So, with this in mind, if you are prepared to actually enjoy being in the heart of the city, you'll find this such a unique place and experience. It's so close to everything, including the Zoo, Balboa Park, La Jolla, and Coronado! That's exactly what we were looking for - a big enough place to have room to stretch out and separate, but also affordable and in the city - this is honestly very hard to find. Combine it with a very engaged property owner who will make sure your stay is as comfortable as it can be, and you really can't beat it.