We decided to do a very last minute trip with our dog and were looking to book a hotel central to some tourist spots in San Diego. We were limited in our options since we were bringing the dog. Although we're from LA where homelessness is a major problem, after looking at hotel reviews that talked about homeless encampments, transients roaming hotel corridors and parking lots, and car break-ins, I decided it would be better to book an AirBnB in the suburbs. I sent a message to Heather super late in the evening and to my surprise, she responded almost immediately!
I'm so glad I booked with Heather because her place is still centrally located but in a safe spot. I was too lazy to drive for lunch and fortunately Heather's place is less than a 5 minute walk downhill to a small street filled with restaurants. I highly recommend Rubicon Deli for sandwiches. We also ended up eating dinner at Shakespeare Pub & Grille. Both had outdoor seating so we could sit with our dog. Another reviewer commented on the steepness of the hill and I can confirm the walk back uphill is quite steep but any able-bodied person should be able to do it.
I loved that Heather was so responsive whenever I had a question leading up to and during our visit. The amenities such as the fridge, microwave, streaming TV, desk, wifi, patio (the wifi reaches outside), USB and power outlets, and the comfortable linens were much appreciated. I didn't hear any planes but I did hear a train in the middle of the night. No big deal as I immediately went back to sleep! We'll definitely book again if we're in the area.