There is an additional step with the check-in process where you are directed to a third-party website, to enter further information about you and it was required to send in a picture of an ID (ie driver's license, passport, etc). This step did not really bother us as it was mentioned in other reviews. The location of property was located in a safe area and was very walkable to nearby restaurants. The unit was wonderfully decorated as pictured in the listing. The host was available for any questions that we had during our stay and was very helpful. We had a great stay here in San Diego.