This review is hard to write because I keep thinking of great things to say about our stay! First of all, James is by far the most responsive host I've ever had on Airbnb (and I've had a lot of great hosts). He responds almost instantly, and this was over a holiday weekend.
Pros:
- Flexibility: We got to stay here because another Airbnb host canceled on us and James was the only viable option that we could book on the same day for 6 people, and we're soooo glad that we were able to!! It's great that he can accommodate such last minute bookings (30 mins in advance)
- Size and Cleanliness: The place is even bigger than it looks in the pictures and smelled clean the second we walked in. Like fresh laundry. 6 of us fit extremely comfortably around the couch area and in the dining area and while sleeping.
- Amenities: Full size side by side laundry machines, pool and jacuzzi, so much parking (both guest that you can stay in and assigned spot). This is also in a managed building so if you do have any issues, I imagine that it's easy to resolve through the building maintenance.
- Communication: I must have messaged James a dozen times trying to arrange this last minute booking and he responded instantly and thoroughly. Legit the best communication I have ever had and way, way better than expected.
- Check In/Check out: Check in was super easy, James will send you a message with lockbox information and check out was also great! A lot of Airbnbs have a ton of rules for check out but James just asks that you start the dishwasher and take out the trash (3 doors down).
- Location: We loved the location! It's no more than 15 minutes to anything you'd want to do
- Sleeping for 6: 2 super comfortable queen beds, and one foldable queen mattress that is just as comfortable as a bed honestly. Can easily fit it in multiple spots in the apartment depending on what you want your sleeping arrangements to be!
Cons, honestly nothing. You should book this place!! There are cheaper options in San Diego, but you won't find another place with a pool, with this much space, with such a great host. The second bedroom is a loft which we knew from the pictures, and we were worried about it, but honestly the place is so big that the loft is like ~20 ft above the living room and we forgot they were there. The people who slept in the loft said it was great!