From the minute we booked this studio with Belinda, we knew we had done the right thing. From the first correspondence back and forth from the UK to the US, Belinda was so helpful and informative. She answered all our questions instantly, and gave us lots of advice before leaving the UK. Because we were emigrating, we needed somewhere for a month - Belinda's studio was PERFECT. On initial emails, Belinda told us that it was small, but very well equipped .... and it was better than we could have imagined. It has been converted in to an amazing studio, with a vaulted ceiling, it did not feel cramped or small. There was adequate space in the wardrobe for a lot of clothes, amazing little kitchen area (where Matt cooked pretty much every night) Very well equipped. Perfect little bathroom with an excellent shower. The studio has its own private little seating area, that gets the best sun late morning, early avo - perfect sun trap. Excellent washer / dryer facilities. The apartment itself is in the very gorgeous Mission Hills area - excellent for going down town, or up to Hillcrest and Northpark. We didn't have a car for the first few weeks, but the public transport is excellent. The no.10 bus goes from Washington every 15 minutes (a 5 minute walk to the bus stop) Or you can walk to Washington Street trolley and get the blue line direct in to downtown. All day travel ticket is only $5!!!! Brilliant :-) On Belinda's door step there is also a few amazing little places ..... The Regal Beagle - amazing hot dogs and fantastic range of craft beers (doesn't look too amazing from the outside, but is a little gem of a place) There is also an excellent Taco place Lucha Libre (on Washington St) - there is ALWAYS queues out the door, it is that good !! There are 2 big supermarkets 10 minutes walk .... perfect for all your shopping. You are also very close to the main freeways, so if you have a car, driving to Pacific Beach - 10 minutes. As a host, we could not have been luckier with Belinda - she is one of the most accommodating people ever. She spent time with on the first few nights chatting about the area, advising us on places to go ..... she was perfect. We went out for dinner and drinks on several occasions with Belinda, and met lots of her friends - we feel lucky to have met Belinda, and because we have emigrated here, we will have her as a friend here in SD. If you are coming to SD, Belindas place is the perfect place to book ...... I have travelled all over the world, and I have never experienced the hospitality that we received from Belinda. The perfect start to our new California life. 5 big MASSIVE stars for this studio and Belinda :-)