I can't say enough about how awesome the location is. Just a short walk from Newport Ave, if you enjoy good food, beaches and a pretty awesome night vibe, this is the perfect place.

Kenny and his family were super welcoming and made us feel right at home, we had just the right amount of interaction with the family and wouldn't have minded more since they were extremely friendly. Kenny was also available through phone and text and answered extremely quickly. The pets in the backyard were a pleasant addition to our stay and we enjoyed our time cuddling with Smooch in the backyard.

The place itself is wonderful, better than the pictures really. While very sizable for a studio (especially for someone coming from Boston), it still feels quaint and homey. A full kitchen, bathroom, and studio with TV, couch, dinner table for two, and large bed make this an awesome option for couples. AC, cable, and wifi also help when you want to take a day in and tend to your sunburns (which you'll have inevitably). My only complaint here was that the wifi was a bit slow and didn't function at times, but its really not an issue since you're not in California to stay indoors, but it may be if you're attempting to work while traveling.

Things to do in the area include beaching it at Ocean Beach, brunch at the WOW Cafe on the Pier, TONS of great Mexican food, swimming in the 76 degree water, fishing from the pier, thrifting at any of the dozen thrift shops and antique stores in Newport, renting a bike and watching a sunset at sunset cliffs, people watching at Newport, the OB farmers market on wednesdays, and live music with an ocean view at Wonderland. You could spend your whole vacation in the vicinity of Newport avenue and you wouldn't be bored, and if you do, just about everything is a 10-15 minute ride with Uber, from the Airport, to Downtown, to La Jolla. The ONLY minor con of this location was that it's located right under a flight path at times, so some mornings you may get an early wakeup from the planes overhead. Once again, this isn't a huge issue and nothing that can't be solved by sleeping in with some earplugs.

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place over any other option you may be considering. While biased, I do think its hard to beat if you're looking for a calming and relaxing stay in San Diego while enjoying the best of its food, people, and culture without going "full tourist".