The location was great! Everything we needed (restaurant and grocery wise) was within walking distance, roughly 10 minutes. The house itself is an awesome feel, coming down the stairs into the valley makes a very vacation-like feel with its unique backdrop. You also have to say hello and good bye to the two cockatoos who will share your front deck. They will say hello and show you their personalities if you are nice to them, one might even tell you his name! Definitely our favorite part of the house itself.
When it came to getting around San Diego, we stayed for a week, and easily got to most of the must see areas within 10-15 minutes on a lyft. The Zoo and all of Balboa Park are within walking distance, if you don't mind getting your steps in. Overall, we always looked forward to coming back and relaxing at the house after a long day.