Rick's place is perfect for a stay in San Diego. The cottage is just two blocks from Balboa Park in North Park's historic craftsman neighborhood on a very quiet street with easy parking (we parked right outside the gate every night of our two week stay). It's just a short walk to North Park's fabulous breweries, restaurants and cafes and easy access to the highway if you want to head to the beaches. The place was super-clean and comfortable. The bed was more comfortable than my own! Rick takes a huge amount of pride in his cottage and this shows inside and out. He was extremely responsive and helpful, providing a hairdryer for me within a few hours (I couldn't find the one in the house, but it was there, I just hadn't looked hard enough). I would absolutely recommend this place and will certainly contact Rick again when I am in the neighborhood.