We had a fabulous time staying at Rachel's house! We spent Christmas week with our Marine son and our college aged daughter, and this house provided just what we needed.
Pros- Location! Easy on and off the 805, minutes to Balboa Park, lots of fun, trendy restaurants in the North Park area (Try Underbelly Ramen. Yum!) and an easy Uber trip downtown for the theatre and Holiday Bowl parade. Tons of street parking and a safe neighborhood for morning or evening walks/jogs.
Space! The house is lovely, spacious and accommodates both the need for privacy and shared spaces. Some of our favorite times were lunching on the backyard patio and playing cards at the dinner table. We were worried about having only one full bathroom, but the downstairs half bath allowed all of us to get ready on time. The house is cute! Lots of fun artwork, great colors and really looks like a put together home( not your uncle's funky Goodwill furnished cabin).
Amenities! Rachel has thought of everything-from shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom to coffee, tea and a well stocked spice cabinet in the kitchen. We wanted for nothing. And when we wanted something Von's was very close and Ralph's/Trader Joes just the next step away. Rachel has a great list of restaurants, activities and even maps to help you enjoy your stay.
Cons- Can't think of a one. I don't have enough vacation time to come back for a few months?
Enjoy!