Michael is a warm and gracious host. He had a plethora of ideas of things to do in the area, and I loved that he posts daily area events and options on a board in the common area. We were first timers to California and this place embodied what I pictured a west coast guest house to be: funky, relaxed, hip, and communal. During the welcoming tour of the house, we were shown the "Meditation Room". How cool and Californian is that? I felt like a hippy and loved it. We especially enjoyed the outdoor shower and the night view of San Diego from the treehouse. The treehouse is a (vertical) extention of a large and lovely old and lovingly restored Victorian. The main house has a casual, hostel like vibe to it and Michael's flair for gardening and creativity permeate the property. The best part about the location: nearness to the airport. The worst part: nearness to the airport. You can walk to the gas lamp, waterfront, and drive to the airport in a few minutes. You feel safe walking in this area, you can park nearby and not worry about your car. The only deterrent is the noise of the airplanes going over the property. if you are needing to get to sleep before it ceases at around midnight, this may not be for you. If you are young and are hitting the town at night, this is a great place to come home to. I loved seeing the groups of young, hip travelers helping themselves to the kitchen and enjoying the common areas of the guest house. Welcome to the Hotel California. Such a lovely place...