Susanna was fantastic and the cottage was so cute! Our flight didn't get in until about 9pm and we didn't get to the house until almost 10pm. Even though it was late, Susanna gave us a very warm welcome and took her time explaining the ins and outs of the cottage.
The neightborhood is very calm but there were so many restaurants and shops nearby that are seperate from the high tourist areas downtown. North Park (the neighborhood) is absolutely charming. We were in town for gay pride weekend so a lot of our time was spent at balboa park and Hillcrest, but we had no trouble getting in and out several times throughout the day and night.
We didn't get as much time to chat with Susanna as some of the other guests judging by the other comments, but the interaction that we did have was very thoughtful and caring. Some examples are that she greeted us with hugs upon arrival and she left umbrellas for us just in case the parade got rained on. The space itself was full of thoughtful touches and supplies. We really could have packed a lot less (shampoo, toothpaste and sunscreen) and been ok because the cabinets were stocked with everything we needed and more. I even got to have french press coffee. I dont think we got the thermostat to work but we made do with fans and open windows. To be fair, we never asked Susanna about it so I'm sure there was an easy fix ( and coming from Arizona, the tempurature in San Diego is a dream). It was still so comfortable and peaceful overall and the cottage comes highly recommended by us.
We had such a lovely time in San Diego and would never have seen this side of the city if we had stayed at a big hotel chain or in a more congested metropolitan area. If you've never stayed anywhere other than a hotel and you want a genuine experience, stay here. You'll feel right at home.
Thank you, Susanna for a lovely stay. It really made our weekend that much more magical for Juan and I.