I couldn't imagine how fabulous this trip was going to be. The apt is great, although not for everyone (more on that below) but there are a lot of great apartments out there. What made this so unexpectedly wonderful were our hosts, Stephanie and Nate. From the very beginning, the communication was quick, responsive and very helpful and that didn't stop once we got there. Having been to San Diego several times in the past, our plan was just to find a place to stay then head out on our own to explore but Stephanie and Nate turned out to be amazing concierges. I think we only did things they suggested - ate at their restaurants (all fabulous), cocktail lounges, used their bikes to tour Coronado, made a day to trip to Tijuana and more. They made all the reservations everywhere we went and we were treated like royalty. They even invited us to a party where we met a number of their fabulous friends. I could go on and on.
This place was just perfect for us, but here's why this place is not for everyone. There are a lot of steps up to the apartment. A lot. Didn't bother us at all but if you can't do steps I'd avoid it. I don't think there's any heat and certainly no AC, at least at the time we were there. It wasn't a problem as the weather was perfect but if it were cold or hot it might be. And finally, the noise level. I'm someone who noise really bothers and sleeping with earplugs (as I typically do) I didn't hear a thing. And the place is not facing the street, it faces a private parking area in the back of the building, so it's not as loud as it could be. But it's in one of the busiest, liveliest neighborhoods in the city, which makes it exciting, but you ain't gonna hear crickets chirping at night.
Bottom line: we would totally stay here again and hope to in the future.