My overall stay with Melinda was pleasant. I would stay with her again and I would recommend her place. But there are some things about which visitors need to be aware. The house is directly in a flight path. The planes begin at 6:31am and fly over even past midnight. Some of them fly so close the house trembles. Melinda has a lovely plus 15-year-old black cat named Tammy. Very friendly . When I came home one evening the cat was laying in the middle of the floor in my room . When she woke up she rubbed against my things. One night she even climbed into my bed and slept with me. I considered this pleasant but those with allergies need to be aware that while Melinda is fine with putting Tammy outside upon guest's request, Tammy's fur is still going to be all over the house. Guests should ask in advance what room they will be staying in at Melinda's house. The upstairs rooms have real beds. The downstairs room has a couch foldout bed. Guests who rent this downstairs room should bring their own airbed because the couch bed is not comfortable at all. I get cold easy and I really appreciated that Melinda was liberal with the heat. For guests who get hot easy this would not be a plus. Melinda's place is located in a tony neighborhood where visitors can feel safe walking about at any hour of the night. The house is walking distance from a Von's, a CVS, a 24 Hour Fitness, a Chase , a Bevmo, any past food joint you could want, and a Borders Bookstore . I was able to walk Old Town San Diego in 48 minutes. This allowed me to leave my vehicle in front of Melinda's house (her street does not have weekly street sweeping) and walk where I needed to go. Melinda does offer to drive guests into town for three dollars. Melinda also accommodates guests who arrive after 9:00pm but she does collect the ten dollar fee to which the AirBNB rules says she is entitled . The house is a 1920's Spanish style. Melinda employs a maid so the house is tidy. Melinda does keep multiple AirBNB guests so if security of property is an issue guests should be aware that during their stay various strangers may come and go. Melinda is friendly and gregarious. Guest are provided with food for a light continental breakfast and snacks. Melinda provides guests with nice towels and quality pillows. Plus the shower is stocked with perfumed body washes and shampoos. The downstairs room is next to a shower only bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms share a tub/shower combo bathroom. Guests need not worry about keys as Melinda employs a security code lock. I would have given five stars but planes even after twelve midnight, especially planes that make the house tremble , is just too disruptive to rest and there is nothing Melinda can do to remedy this....