This B&B had almost everything you need. In terms of location, it was just right. A few minutes from Balboa Park, a beautiful place worth a few hours if not days exploration. It was about a mile from the centre, so 20min walk and had a few lovely eateries within a block or 2. It felt safe, the neighbourhood seemed chic and it was super well connected by public transport. San Diego has a lovely vibe to it and its more about taking in the feel of the place rather than specific attractions. However, would recommend Coronado for a bit of cycling and a jog over to the park at Sunset. The house itself has great character, full of curios and old pictures which give the residence an identity of its own. The room (blue) was cute. It was basic and clean, the bed linen was really lovely. Take the time to sit on the hammock out front with a glass of wine and watch the planes (quite amusing). Agreed with a few comments, that it does look a little worn out. I think the age of the house is a feature they are trying to emphasise but perhaps some sympathetic updating could be considered?

Finally, our main appreciation has to be levelled at Doug and Ben, who made this a personal experience for us. From check in, Doug took the time to run through some recommendations (spot on BTW), walking routes and suggestions. Ben even took our heavy bags up to the bedroom whilst we were checking in. Breakfast became a feature of our day, just chatting to them was a pleasure and we appreciated the efforts made to feed us a fruit-based starter and frittata entree of the day. The little orchids on the table and pomegranate garnishes would not be expected in a usual b&b. Finally, they took the time to plan a scenic route for us to take to Palm Springs, again, much appreciated.

The owners, Ben and Doug, really makes this feel like a comfortable home. They are a wealth of information regarding what to see in San Diego. The best part about staying at a B & B are the people you meet - you don't get that kind of interaction in a hotel. Past reviews mention the airplanes - yes, the planes can be heard and seen. If this is going to bother you book somewhere else. The planes normally stop by 11 pm, but do start up again around 5:30 or 6:00 am. I found the planes more entertainment than annoyance. The parking is free here, and there is plenty of it. If there is nothing available on the street, you can park in the driveway. It is so close to a lot the San Diego attractions - most places are walkable, but taxi are available and not that expensive. The house is clean and tidy. The breakfast is ok, but if you stay there more than one night you basically get the same breakfast again. They serve up beautifully cut fruit, and then some sort of egg pie - along with their homemade bread. The owners do not eat meat and do not put poisons into their lush garden - so they are staying true to who they are with what they serve their guests. Also, they give a two hour span when you can have breakfast so it makes sense to have something easy to serve so they aren't in the kitchen all morning. If I had any suggestion it would be the house is getting a little worn and could do with some sanding and painting around the trim work and windows. It would help put a little shine back into the 1888 house. If you've never tried a B & B, this would be a good one to start with - very charming.