My girlfriend and I stayed at Michael's house for 4 days and couldn't have been happier. It's in a great location, with a vibrant Saturday farmers' market, wonderful restaurants, public transportation, Balboa park, and more within walking distance. The house has a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable common areas, and lovely porches for watching the sun set over the water. Because several rooms in the house are listed, it has a feel like a bed and breakfast or a hostel with friendly, interesting people coming and going.

As soon as we walked in the door Michael offered great suggestions for restaurants, neighborhoods, attractions, and night life. We all went out for Halloween and had an absolute blast!

Our only complaint is not the proximity to the airport (confession: I loved seeing the planes zooming so close overhead and the house was well soundproofed) but the inconsistency in water heat for the showers. If several people were showering at the same time, the temperature would fluctuate. With that tiny reservation, we still wholeheartedly recommend the house!