We met Ryder on arrival and he was very warm and welcoming. The unit is quaint/cozy and worked fine for two people for a weekend. It is in a great/friendly residential neighborhood close to the beach and other fun places to eat/drink, popular with tourists and locals alike. Because of its proximity to the beach, there was some street noise from the late crowd on Friday night (our windows were open because of the lovely warm weather in October.) I'm a light sleeper, however my husband is not and he didn't notice the noise at all. The vibe is casual and informal, true to San Diego, and a nicer experience than a hotel provides.