I cannot recommend Ben’s place highly enough! This was the perfect place for me to spend my first month in San Diego. The neighborhood is quiet, but it is still close enough to PB and the beach for me to bike! I loved being able to get to the beach in 15 minutes even without a car. There is a hill leading to the property though, so it’s a tough but manageable bike ride coming back. The studio was clean, well managed, and very private. The room gets nice indirect natural light, so it’s bright enough but it doesn’t get too hot. The windows also provide a nice cross breeze so even during a heat wave the studio stayed a comfortable temperature. As a young woman traveling alone I am always concerned with my safety and privacy, and I felt completely safe here. It honestly didn’t even feel like I was sharing a house, because the studio has its own private entrance and there was very little noise from the main house. During my month long stay, I only interacted with Ben outside maybe four times, but each time he was very nice and attentive and always asked if I needed anything. He was also readily available by text to help with any questions I had. I definitely recommend the Loring Lagoon, and if I could give my stay more than five stars I would!:)