We had a fantastic stay at Michael's. We stayed 4 nights in his cottage out the back. Both the cottage and the main house were very clean and inviting. The cottage had a comfortable bed, a ceiling fan, and it's own little bathroom and kitchen (with microwave, fridge, etc) - we used the kitchen in the main house to cook because it had everything we needed and it was a good place to meet other guests.

The space in and around the house is beautiful. Every morning and evening we relaxed in the gorgeous outdoor seating areas that Michael has created. His garden is a little sanctuary. We'd also popped indoors to play with his friendly and hilarious little dog Cinnamon. The best thing about Michael's was that it was a very relaxed environment and we felt like it was our home too. Michael and Jeff (who helps to run the place) couldn't have made us feel more welcome.

Finally, it was in an excellent location to walk to Little Italy, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter etc. Although I found I was reluctant to leave the beautiful surroundings of the house! Highly recommended.