The host Margo is a real pro. Great communication and attention to detail, which is important in her shared living environment.
The location is super convenient, 15 from airport, a good market across the street, coffee shops within 4 min walk and other bar restaurants. On street parking is easy and spacious.
The red bedroom I stayed in has a nice workspace with plenty of outlets. WiFi is super strong. Bed is comfy enough with lots of pillows. There are plenty of windows but they’re mostly draped. You’ll hear minor road traffic and occasionally airplanes overhead. Overhead fan keeps airflow. Bathroom shower is hot (you’ll need to wipe down with a squeegee).
Things to get used to: the house is on the older side (so some squeaking and creaking; so be delicate), shared bathroom is for real (always locking and unlocking 2 doors takes some getting use to, esp since guest bedroom has access to this shared bathroom), no wearing shoes in house (leave shoes outside on front porch), no keyless front door (no key, just a lock box, which you have to use most of the time when entering).
Margo offers plenty of fridge space and some morning snacks / coffee. That’s a bonus. She made cookies during my stay and offered them as treats.
Biggest other thing to be aware of is a strict check-in between 3-4pm. I couldn’t make mine due to travel schedule, but she accommodated an evening check in for me and waived her $25 fee.
Overall I’d say this is a good option for budget travelers staying a few days in San Diego and don’t mind a shared living space.