Mary's home is a little paradise nestled in the suburban area of San Diego. The neighborhood is *extremely* safe (I accidentally left my car door open for 30 minutes one day when I was unloading groceries from the car), has a lovely secluded feel as she lives along a dead-end street, and is very near to shops and the Lake Miramar Recreational Area. Parking is easy, free, and always available.
The room is very cozy, with plenty of storage in the dresser for clothes, in the desk for random items, and in the closet for extra storage (I was a long-term stay). There is a little fan that distributes cool area in the room pretty well if placed atop the TV with the window open for warmer nights. The bathroom is spectacular, and Mary provides towel/soap/shampoo supplies for travelers.
Mary and her family are incredibly inviting and friendly. Her son is goofy, inquisitive, and delivers lots of laughs everyday. Mary is smart and very hard-working, but will always talk to you about your day or life if you'd like. Or, you can hide in the room and she won't bother you! As a long-term stay, I needed some of both throughout my time. Regardless, she does her very best to include you into her home. I accidentally left (a small amount) of my chocolate within distance of their dog, who promptly ate it all - and even though I felt horrible and completely at fault for nearly poisoning the poor thing Mary bought me more chocolate!
My one small complaint is that I prefer plushier beds, and this bed was on the firmer end. The other AirBnB room at Mary's had a softer bed, if you prefer that and it's available. The pillows were very comfy though. :)
Definitely a gold star place to stay, if you can!