Jen is an excellent host. She contacted us promptly both prior to and during our 11 day stay. Her place is basic but functional. Don’t expect luxury but do enjoy the proximity to the wonderful Balboa Park and freeways to get anywhere. There is aTarget Express, an excellent food truck in the Target parking lot and a great Italian restaurant, Piacere Mio all a block away. There is also a popular bar on the same corner. South Park seems to be a district in transition, mostly small homes, some of which have been fixed up. Parking was on the street but we didn’t have a problem finding a spot within one or two houses. The front yard is pretty with tropical plants but there is really no place to relax outside. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend Jen’s place if you are OK with basic, student-type accommodations.