I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Ben. My fiancé and I enjoyed our stay very much! Check-in was smooth and easy, and Ben made sure to check in on us with the app frequently to make sure we were enjoying our stay and to ask if we needed anything. Many amenities were available, including, but not limited to: the Keurig, beach towels, iron/ironing board, toiletries, closet space, dishware/tupperware, refrigerator, the list goes on! It has everything you need to enjoy your stay in San Diego. If you want to have a couple drinks at night, an Uber to Pacific Beach down the road is definitely an affordable option. If you want to enjoy a view of the city/ocean, there is a beautiful viewing area at the top of Mount Soledad. I noticed at least one guest in the reviews saying they felt somewhat uncomfortable with the closeness of the owner’s living space because of a feeling that they had to make sure to be quiet at all times, but I found no such problem in my experience, and I doubt you will either. Just as well, any ambient noise on the receiving end was at a minimum, we never heard anything more than a few footsteps here and there. Overall, Ben’s place is a beautiful, quiet spot, and definitely a more affordable option than any of the area hotels, all while offering a great ambience with its perfectly executed aesthetic and a great host experience. If you’re thinking of staying at Ben’s, I’d definitely say pull the trigger on that decision and you won’t regret it!