This apartment is in a great location, right on the beach and within walking distance to many restaurants, bars and stores. It was great to get up in the morning and be able to access the strand right outside your door for a run or a walk. Beautiful sunsets were also a few steps away, which was a huge plus for us. Dawn was also very responsive when we needed the bathroom lighting fixed; someone was there the next day. If you are looking to be near “the action”, this is a great choice.
It is probably not a good choice for people who plan to spend a lot of time at the apartment. The building is older, as are many of the cooking tools and appliances. It is a “railroad” style apartment, so there is not very much natural light. And while it is not directly next to any bars, you will hear some noise when the partiers come home or have cocktails before going out.
Finally, note that to avoid paying occupancy tax in San Diego, you must stay for 31 nights. This was different from CalIfornia rentals in other places, where you can avoid the tax with a 30-night stay. We wish our host had told us about this, as we ended up spending almost $300 more for a 30-day stay than we would have for a 31-day stay.