Gail is a great host. She addressed all issues while I was there. The apartment itself is not cheap but super cool. We couldn’t get the cable TV to work which turned out to be a blessing because who needs TV in paradise? The location is incredibly convenient. Supermmarket, Target, CVS, Bars, Restaurants etc. within 5 min walking distance. Beaches, downtown, Balboa park, zoo, Old Town, hiking... all in 15 min or less driving radius. The sofa, though comfy, was a bit wobbly, the oven and pots could have been cleaner, and a few more forks and spoons would have been nice. It has a parking garage and the lift from the garage drops you off almost right at your entrance. The garbage shoot and recycling containers in a room right next to the elevator was also nice. The janitor and cleaning lady as well as the tenants I met were all wonderful people. We stayed for 7 weeks and I’m longing to go back! Oh, and the Internet was 100% reliable and apart from the landscapers and painters early in the morning it was pleasantly quiet.