Mayra and Bens place was perfectly located in the heart of the Gaslamp district right on 5th street overlooking multiple restaurants and bars. The condo itself looks bigger than what we were expecting and had everything we needed to be comfortable.
When arriving, you will need to either find a spot to park at or stop right out front of the accommodations. One person will need to run up and let themselves in and acquire the parking card that will allow you free entrance into the parking structure located just around the corner (its honestly right around the corner just a quick walk away, not a big deal at all). You can then park in the garage by taking the parking card and scanning yourself into the structure. I suggest unloading the car while parked right outside and then driving over to the parking structure, unless you don't mind walking past restaurants and bars with you luggage.
The place was well kept and although we are in a pandemic the place felt clean and with a bit of disinfecting of door handles and lights on our own end, we felt more than comfortable during our stay.
There is much to do and with the stay being right on 5th street, we never had to drive anywhere for food or drinks as they were basically right below us. The city has closed off a portion of 5th street, so there's a bunch of restaurants and bars that have outdoor seating right on the street without the need to worry about cars. I would guess all these places are doing this due to Covid which was great because it didn't take away from enjoying the nightlife. If you're looking to visit the San Diego Zoo, this is the perfect place as the drive is only about 10 min away and you don't even have to take the freeway.
We highly recommend staying with Mayra and Ben, they were very helpful and knowledgeable and responded quickly and attentively. They provided suggestions to some really cool places out in San Diego and were always in contact when we needed them. I will say, there was a minor hiccup, but Mayra and Ben handled it professionally and we were able to resolve the issue quickly. If you are looking for a great spot in San Diego with great hosts, look no further!