Barb is very friendly and easy to talk to, and her place is tidy and quiet for a student. The house is also close to the newly built Blue Line trolley for easy access to UCSD and downtown SD, for those without a car. And the surrounding neighborhood is quite hilly -- great for those who like to exercise. During my stay, there was also a cat, who is quite friendly, which was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed my stay quite a bit.