My companion and I had a wonderful stay at this fantastic apartment. TL;DR - 10/10 would stay again, would recommend. More details below...
Firstly, Michael demonstrated great communication with a welcome message very quickly after I booked sharing a few details and leaving the door open, as it were, for me to reach out with anything I might need. There was an additional, detailed welcome message with helpful reminders just before we checked in and another before we left. Michael also generously gave some personal recommendations for some local amenities which was really nice.
The location couldn't have been better for me. Everything we might have wanted - from food stores big and small, to hipster 3rd wave coffee shops, to shopping, art, good restaurants and the Pacific - were all within a 10-15 walking distance. Whilst feeling "safe" is relative to each person, I personally felt very safe in the flat and everywhere I wandered on main roads and side streets alike. There was always plenty of on-street parking at the house, even on the busy Saturday night. The listing is very transparent that the house is across the road from a freeway so I expected some ambient traffic noise. Again, this sort of thing is relative from person-to-person but it never stopped me from sleeping or woke me up (though it was noticeable if I woke in the middle of the night).
I was a little anxious about taking a flat that was above another flat ("what if they're noisy?" "what if we're too noisy for them even if we're not being noisy?" as so on and so forth). Saying that, we never saw or heard a peep from anyone on the ground floor flat so that was fine.
As for the flat itself, I have nothing but good things to say about the place. It was super cute, just the right size for what my companion and I needed. It was clean, tidy, well looked after and well organised. Whilst qualities that make a "comfortable" bed are very relative indeed, I'm pleased to report we detected no lumps, bumps or creaks in the bed. To my sensibilities, the mattress was pleasantly firm and supportive but not "hard". The flat had all of the amenities and facilities we needed including a good iron and countertop ironing board. The closet was large with about a dozen hangers which was great. The water was suitably hot and the kitchen provided everything you might need to make a decent meal. Both a filter machine and cafetiere were present along with very decent coffee which was very much appreciated. There's no washer/dryer in the flat as per the listing, so be sure to look for a local laundromat if you think you'll need one.
We didn't need to use the second room with the foldout couch except to gaze at sunrise from the window so I can't offer any comment based on lived experience on the futon or the room.
I almost didn't book this apartment in favour of a cheaper, larger place a bit further out but, as it turns out, I don't think I could've picked a better place in a more charming, convenient location and it was worth every penny (please don't take that as a cue to price me out of the next visit, Michel! ;) ). I had a wonderful first experience in San Diego largely *because* of where I stayed. I would absolutely recommend this place and Michael as a host to any of my friends or family.