This house provided a pleasant stay, on balance, although it was not without flaws—
Pros:
—It was located in a quiet, pretty neighborhood. No noise.
—The views were super pretty from the backyard!! Very calming. (Note that, as many canyons in San Diego do, this one overlooks a busy road. It’s not immediately visible from the backyard, but you can hear the traffic, lightly, when you’re outside.)
—lots of love obviously went into the finishing touches on the home. Cute pillows and wall decor.
—the adams street corridor is about a 5 min drive.
—we made great use of the beach gear available, including beach chairs and boogie boards! This is a great amenity and made our lives easier with the kids.
On the negative side, it’s a pretty old house, and it shows. I don’t love old properties, especially when it shows it’s age, but I understand that people can disagree on that. It was surface clean (except for the dishes which were not clean!) but felt “used.” The walls need a fresh coat of paint, the floors need refinishing, and the bathrooms need a refresh. That said, the price was not high and it probably reflects what we got, compared to the newer properties nearer the beach we considered, which were more than twice the price. So, in all, I think it’s a good value for what it is, especially for those looking to be in this beautiful neighborhood.