Michael's guesthouse nestled between Little Italy and Balboa Park was super convenient from the airport. Despite the proximity to SAN, the frequent plane take-off's and landings are masked by the calm flow of Zen at the house. Even though I did not meet Michael in person, Denise was there in the afternoon to check guests in and show them around the property. My stay was only one night, so I didn't get a chance to take advantage of the garden, deck and outdoor spaces surrounding the house. I also got a full tour of the entire property, of which the tree house was definitely the MOST special, so that would be my first choice next time. Otherwise, the cream room that I had was a good alternative, as I prefer having my own private bath. The room was a little stuffy due to the makeshift shower, so it was good that guests had the option of using the common areas to work and socialize.