I was staying in San Diego for a combination work/non-work trip for 6 days; when my primary plan (hotel) did not pan out, I contacted Gary on extreme short notice, and he arranged booking and logistics in less than an hour and was extremely responsive throughout my stay.

Gary's place is truly a tucked away gem. The studio itself is small, but the functionality, decor, character, and peacefulness make up for what it lacks in size. For me, the highlight of the property is the backyard/garden area, which features a lemon/orange tree, gas grill, hammock, which is perfect place to chill with a glass of wine.

The location is way more convenient than I imagined; I was at the convention center downtown for work, and the 25 minute walk was quite enjoyable, going through the gaslamp district with is fun to explore. Also a very close walk is little italy, which I also highly recommend, and Balboa Park. The proximity to all three areas yet still tucked away in a quiet neighborhood made it a perfect location.

Regarding the basics, the studio was very clean, the bed, pillows, and comfortable were very comfortable (I think Gary upgraded based on a previous review), the shower was hot, and wifi reliable and fast enough, and the included parking space was way better than the $30/day the hotel wanted to charge.