Great location - very walkable to little Italy and Balboa Park. Definitely narrow stairs going up to the loft, but Michael indicated that well in advance. There are earplugs outside the kitchen in case you need them (with the airplanes flying overhead). I have my own wax earplugs and wasn't disturbed at all. It was super convenient to walk to the Saturday mercado market in little Italy and grab a bunch of food to label and put in the fridge.