This is a nice Airbnb - newly renovated and clean, and the unit is very private, which is one of the main criteria I was seeking for my stay, since I would be working during the visit but also still socializing and getting out while in San Diego. The location in normal heights is good - centrally located but not the busiest part of the area, which does have a lot of bars, restaurants, and other places.
Parking is a bit difficult at times if using a car, but not unexpectedly so considering this is an urban area. Just something to be mindful of if you’re not a fan of looking for street parking or can’t walk too far.
The unit is nicely redone, also is very nice that there is laundry available. But it feels a bit small for the price. shower is very small and the kitchen is really best suited to coffee and snacks; I wouldn’t plan to use this as a base if you don’t want to eat out most of the time. Check in and out was easy and communication was clear and timely, but it felt very rigid with the timing, more like a corporate hotel than a family owned Airbnb. I get that cleanings need to be scheduled and all, but at some point it feels more like a hotel front desk agent than an Airbnb host.
A couple other things that I think could improve the overall value - proper bath towels - I’m 120lbs and the towels provided barely wrapped around me - larger sized bath towels would make so much of a difference. Little things. Ran out of sugar packets and paper towels (got a roll of my own, no big deal but providing a spare would have been a nice touch. Shampoo and shower gel were low-budget; again, nice that anything at all provided, but it would go far to have that nice touch of just something a little more upmarket to make it feel just that much more welcoming. Same for the textiles and decor - everything was clean and new but - just felt somewhat low budget and considering the price per night, I expected a little higher quality overall, despite the very high level of cleanliness and modern finishes.
It’s a great little place to stay alone if you’re looking for a private spot to crash while spending time out in SD.