This place had amazing walkability. We walked to the zoo which was about 1.5 miles away. The trek through Balboa Park starts out a little hilly but ends up being pretty flat about half way through. We tried several great restaurants located right on 5th Ave. There is also a RiteAid in the area. We were fortunate to find free parking very easily during our 4 day stay. We traveled with a 1 and 4 year old and we felt that the house met our needs since we were out most of the day and it served as a place to sleep. Only two towels were provided so it might be beneficial to pack your own if you have additional guests. We found the bed in the bedroom to be pretty cozy but the sofa couch was a little rough. The 4 year old didn't seem to mind it and me and my partner switched off which made it manageable. The fan in the room is a little squeaky but we slept right through it. All of the appliances worked well and there was a Roku which the kids enjoyed. Loved the neighborhood.