You can stop looking now....this is the place you should stay. The cottage is located in a very quiet neighborhood but is a curious epicenter, being close to (in order of decreasing distance): University Avenue ( about a 10 min walk - vibrant, lots of restaurants), Balboa Park (beautiful), Tacos Perla (v. good tacos), bus stop to downtown (functional), organic market (convenient), Thorn Street Brewery (just splendid).

The cottage itself is clean and comfortable. Tori and her family have really paid attention to the details. It really does feel like a home away from home. The kitchen is well equipped, and as we were arriving late at night, we were incredibly grateful to find a bottle of milk and fresh eggs waiting for us in the fridge (otherwise I would have been making a midnight run to the market).

Tori made a point of accommodating our two-year old (setting up a pack and play, and putting a step stool by the sink). The cottage is ideal for anyone, but if you have young kids then there are even more reasons to stay here....our daughter would have been happy sitting in the playhouse or saying 'hello' to the chickens all day long.

This has been our best airbnb experience so far. Tori and Jeff were wonderful, kind and knowledgeable hosts. We really hope to return at some point.