Nicole is a fantastic host, who is extremely quick to respond to any question you may have. She is very knowledgeable of the area and gave us plenty of advice on what to do/see in the city and even helped us map out the best routes to various locations. While she lives on the premises, as the other reviews stated, she gives her guests all the privacy they need. I hope this place is available the next time I'm in San Diego. Tons of space, a beautiful deck and located in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Highly recommended!