As a San Diego native I was searching for a spot to use as a home base for the Fourth of July weekend, and the Idle Cottage was a great choice! The studio was better than the pictures can convey. I liked the setup and it was perfect for me and my boyfriend, we never felt like we were tight on space. Bill was a great host and made an extra effort to make our stay more comfortable. I thought the laundry facility was a very nice added plus. If you are looking for an affordable, well located, quiet apt rental, I highly recommend. I would not recommend to people looking to do a lot of cooking (no stove/oven) or looking to do a lot of walking around the rental (you won't be close enough to walk to tourist sites). We had a rental car and were at the zoo in 15 mins, you can be in coronado in less than 15 mins, or downtown for that matter.