Staying with Mario and David was great. Their house is a charming craftsman-style bungalow with a layout that facilitated extra privacy for the guest. With the hallway and kitchen door closed, it was almost like I had my own place. But I really enjoyed talking with the hosts David and Mario. They were very welcoming and helpful. Also, I was given an impromptu lesson in communicating with Alexa so that that I could use the integrated voice control for lights and white noise.
The location in Golden Hill is great. I was just a block away from a nice cafe with good coffee and breakfast , as well as the bus to downtown (which connects to the trolley). The neighborhood also has lots of cool old houses so it’s fun to walk around. I highly recommend staying with Mario and David, and their sweet chihuahua.