We didn't actually meet the host, Danielle, although she stated she was home when we arrived. We rang the bell and no one came so we retrieved the key from a lock box by the host's front door. We found this a little odd, but it wasn't an issue. The unit is described as being "attached" to the host's home and for this reason, you're asked to be quiet. The apartment is actually underneath, on the first floor of the home, while the host's is on the 2nd floor. During the week days, we heard them starting at around 6am - slamming drawers, walking, and speaking to one another at normal volumes. During the day, it was impossible to nap because we could hear the children playing and yelling. We could also hear a child crying in the night. If you have a child of your own who wakes you up at 6am while on vacation, this place is fine. If not, and you want to sleep in, you may reconsider. The family left for the weekend and so we were able to get some good sleep Saturday and Sunday.

The apartment itself was clean and nice. With the exception of the kitchen table and chairs - which you stick to when you sit in or touch them. The location was easy to access in a nice neighborhood and was centrally located to many of the places we visited. The closest beach is Ocean Beach, but this definitely isn't the nicest or most family-friendly beach in SD. There isn't much within walking distance so a car is a must. Also, there's no AC, but opening the windows and running a fan is very common in SD.