We could not have chosen a better airbnb for our one month stay. I was in town for a visiting rotation at Rady Children's while my fiance tagged along to work from home. People will often rent out rooms to medical students for these types of rotations, but they can get unnecessarily expensive for what you get. We were so lucky to have found Jonathan and Cindy's place, which is probably the best bang for your buck in the area.
It's less than 10-15 minutes away from most anywhere you'd want to go (beaches, balboa park, old town, airport, north park, etc). It isn't too walkable, BUT it is less than a 5 minute drive to trader joe's, target, ralph's, TWO malls, and plenty of restaurants. The apartment is very clean and super cozy with lots of convenient little amenities, easily making it a home away from home.
It's less than 10 minutes from the hospital, which made my commute super easy in the 8am rush. As for WFH potential, the apartment was comfortable to work in, but it is north facing, so there isn't much direct sunlight, which can make it hard to avoid napping. BUT popular coffee shops like LeStats and Communal Coffee were just a short drive away - literally 5 minutes. It's a very quiet neighborhood, so I never had any issue with noise - every now and then you'll hear seaworld fireworks, but it's not too loud.
Most of all, Jonathan and Cindy were incredibly accessible and accommodating from check in to check out. My fiance accidentally slipped and ripped a hole in the shower curtain. We braced ourselves for damages/repairs fees, but Jonathan and Cindy were super sweet and understanding. Overall, very happy with my stay. Can't recommend this place enough.