Great location! I didn’t even need my rental car at all while there for a few days. It’s right in the middle of the action so quite a bit of surrounding noise but that’s what you get for being so close to neighbors and amenities. There were a few unhomed and unwell folk walking around in the back alleys but none caused us any trouble.
The house is nice and has everything needed and more. The house was clean with plenty of cookware and bedding. FYI. There was no coffee provided (although there was a coffee maker) that I saw but herbal tea bags were available. It’s an old house and the wood floors squeak so something to be mindful of if you have light sleepers.
There’s plenty of awesome gear in the garage to use for the beach (chairs, mats, umbrella, sand toys, ice boxes, etc) which adds to the experience.
I advise to check with host about the size of the optional equipment before renting. The 2-person kayak is very heavy and we weren’t able to use it as we couldn’t carry it. The paddle boards are also huge but luckily the walk is not far at all to the bay. We didn’t rent the bikes but they looked better for people on the taller side. These are great and convenient options to have available although pricey for the age of them. Might be best to ask for pictures or wait until you’re there before agreeing to rent.
I would stay here again if visiting San Diego.