I had a great time staying at Franz's place and I'd certainly do it again. I showed up a much earlier than we'd agreed upon but he didn't bat an eyelid and made me welcome. The room was very cozy and getting a bathroom to myself was nice. Franz and his roommate made me so comfortable I felt more like a familiar third roommate than an awkward new guest.

The location is perfect: within an easy walking (or biking, if you take Franz up on his offer to use his extra bikes) distance of Pacific Beach and Mission Bay. If you don't feel like heading down to the sands there are a number of restaurants with well-earned positive reviews a couple of blocks away on Grand St and Garnet St. And if you'd rather just lounge around the living room is also incredibly inviting.

If you're looking for a place to crash near Pacific Beach in San Diego and want to meet a couple of charming people as well - look no further.