The experience was very hospitable. The room had gorgeous views of the city and the bay. We experienced, at first, troubles with the hot water for the awesome outdoor shower. Heather sent this inquiry to Michael and he helped us right away- the warm showers on the deck were very nice! We enjoyed all of the shared areas, especially the back porch for breakfast and dinner meals. Our next place to stay had a late check-in and they were so kind as to let us stay in the main areas of the house with our luggage after check-out time. If you're a walker or bike rider, very easy access to Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Bay! We walked everywhere (no car needed) and simply had an Uber ride from the airport. I highly recommend Michael's beautiful home!