We absolutely LOVED Rachel's apartment. It's wonderfully roomy and on two levels. Tall ceilings, large windows, great light! All this was appreciated after being on the road for 10 days prior to this and staying in relatively small places. Rachel and Shelley were friendly, welcoming, and had great suggestions for walks and restaurants. The Little Italy neighborhood was lively with its many fine restaurants full of all kinds of cuisine, which was fun, but once inside the apartment we were not at all bothered by noise and the upstairs bedroom was completely quiet. Great location, able to walk to Balboa Park, the art museums, the bay, downtown. The only time we used our car was to explore some more distant neighborhoods. We would absolutely want to stay there again the next time we're in San Diego.