This place is a cute little spot in a great area close to just about everything you’d want to do in SD. It’s a good size and had everything we needed! The neighborhood alone is worth it. There were a couple exceptions:
1. The noise. This is a duplex setup and beware that if the people renting the unit next to you (which is also an Airbnb) are even remotely loud ( we could hear them just talking through the bedroom walls) then you will hear it. When we stayed the other tenants kept us up until about 3 am with the noise. This is not the hosts fault but it is a concern as it’s luck of the draw as to who will be renting next to you and those walls are THIN. If you’re a light sleeper bring ear plugs just in case.
2. The heat. Not usually a concern in San Diego right? We thought so too but it’s an old house and gets chilly at night for sure. The heater is ancient and a little scary as it’s gas, not hooked up to a thermostat, must be controlled manually, and must be lit using a lighter. Nothing crazy but something to mention if you aren’t handy. It might be time for an upgrade.
3. The window situation. This was definitely disclosed in the listing but in actual practice was kind of an inconvenience because it’s an old house and outside of opening the door there really wasn’t airflow. It would have been great to be able to open a window and feel that nice San Diego air during the day.
The only reason for the mid level review outside of these issues was the fact that we were displaced for the last night and had to find another hotel because the water got shut off. They refunded me for that night and all is well but it was a bit difficult being a birthday trip and we found out about the water shutoff at dinner (at about 8 pm )that we wouldn’t have it the next day. Again, something to consider as it’s an older neighborhood and an old unit so I don’t know how how often this may have to occur.