Ok buckle up, because this review is going to take you on a journey!! I came to San Diego with the intention to get clarity on whether I'd like to move here. I came across Summer's place on Airbnb and after reading reviews about how accommodating she was, I knew it would be perfect for what I envisioned. I hoped she would give me a just a few tips about the area, but boy did she go above and beyond.
Summer welcomed me with open arms, offering to help me in anyway from the moment I met her- letting all her household amenities, I got to wash some laundry, she loaned me a little bluetooth speaker to walk around with (I love my music :) ) and she set me up with a bike to ride around the area. She even invited me into her daily routine if I was game for it (which I obviously was). This consisted of serene hiking trails, stunning views of oceans and cliff sides alongside her little pup Oliver who is so sweet and calm! Each morning we'd wake up and she'd make me tea (or coffee if you want) and sit on her front porch wrapped in a blanket to enjoy the cool air and conversation. It was a little cold in November so she loaned me socks, a jacket and honestly is one of the most giving individuals I've come across.
She truly is passionate about making your stay an experience and is so open to whatever you want it to be- if you want your space, so be it, but she will always be there to show you what San Diego has to offer if you please. I can not get over how supportive she was of my endeavors and by the end of it we became great friends, sharing meaningful conversations over dinner and trips to her friends' houses. I will definitely be back even if its just to visit her! She is such a refreshing and positive person to be around.
Oh yeah, and the house is the cherry on top- she cleans it probably every 3 days and you could lick the floor with how clean it is LOL. Her home smells soooo good and if you need something she probably has it. I also loved how energy conservative the house is- the lighting and appliances are all in line with this.
The location is awesome for someone looking to be separated from the party scene/bars BUT you can get to it easily if you want (1 mile away). I walked everywhere my first day- to grab lunch and explore the shops then enjoyed sunset at the San Diego Bay which is a very close walk as well. A huge perk of her place is that it's so central to whatever you want to see. I went to Downtown San Diego, Solano Beach, Encinitas, and Ocean Beach all in 2 days. The San Diego airport is a short 15 minutes away as well!
What more could you want out of a trip to San Diego?! This place has everything, the vibes, the location, the host, the comfort. You'll be feeling like you don't want to leave after its over and probably decide to move to San Diego - like I did. And it was all thanks to Summer and her beautiful experience! I can't wait to call San Diego my new home and visit her and Oliver. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent here, it truly has a special place in my heart.