Melinda is a nice person and gracious host. I was in town for a conference and did not want to rent a car. She picked me up from the meeting for a low rate ($10/ride), which was cheaper and more convenient than getting a taxi. Since she's lived in San Diego for some time, she had good suggestions of where to go to eat, what to see, how to get around, etc..... The room I stayed in fit my needs well, was clean, and the accommodations were comfortable. This was my first experience with airbnb and I'm happy to say it was a good one thanks to Melinda.