My brother and I had a great time at Sam's place! We felt really welcome. When we first got there, it was super easy to figure out how to get into his complex/apartment, etc. The neighborhood is safe and beautiful. Since my brother and I were there mainly for Comic Con, the fact that Sam's place was so close to the trolley (literally like a 2 min walk) made it so convenient to get anywhere! We definitely recommend staying at Sam's place if you're ever in San Diego!