Great location! If you've never been to San Diego as I had, this is the perfect spot to be in. You are steps from the beach, a few blocks from great restaurants, clubs, & bars.
I really wish I could have given it 5 stars however. When researching listings, this one grasped my attention because of the fact that the pictures portrayed -- what seemed to be, a secluded courtyard to bbq and have a nice patio experience for my 30th birthday. Unfortunately, upon our arrival we came to additional renters that were very nice luckily that we had to discuss when we wanted to use the bbq and patio which luckily worked out fine. They were using the patio that day, my party and I decided that we were going to use it the next day. Not a huge problem. The following afternoon after grocery shopping for my 30th birthday bbq, we came back to a new, very large family with a huge dog already occupying both bbqs and the entire patio area. I had to change my plans, make a last minute reservation, all to celebrate my 30th birthday.
Please be aware that the listing does not state SHARED nor PRIVATE courtyard. It states the location, not functionality. The listing is very misleading on those points. I was told by the owner that the pictures show that it is SHARED courtyard. I cannot make an informed decision based on pictures. That is why I rely on words within the description to go along with the pictures to paint a clear idea as to what I wanted to purchase.
Don't choose if you want privacy as I did. Other than that, great choice!