We had a great time at Abigail and Ben’s casita. The casita is located in the backyard of Abigail and Ben’s house on the hill of Ocean Beach. It takes about 25min to walk down to Ocean Beach but it doesn’t feel long since the neighborhood is pretty and has a great view on the ocean and Ocean Beach’s pier. We used bus and light rail transit during our stay to visit San Diego. Bus stops are between 15 to 20 min away. It take about half an hour to reach Old town, an hour to reach downtown, Hillcrest or the zoo. We loved riding the bus as we got to see the different neighborhoods. Nonetheless, for those who use a car, a lot of parking spots are available in the street. The casita was functional and nicely decorated. We traveled with our 4- and 7-year-old children so we slept on the bed and the convertible. The place is small but it doesn’t feel small as it is well organized and furnished; a patio door opens on to the garden and lets the sun in. It was always a pleasure to wake up and have breakfast in a bright sunny room! The best part of the casita was its roof top that has a view on Mission Bay and Downtown. We enjoyed relaxing in its cozy chairs and reading in the sun! We even spotted a hummingbird in one tree while sitting on the roof top! Our kids also loved to pick mandarins from the tree in the garden.
Regarding our hosts Abigail and Ben, they were great hosts: very helpful, reachable and also respecting our privacy. Abigail also helped us find a babysitter so that my husband and I could have some time for us. We therefore highly recommend staying at Abigail and Ben’s casita!