Keating House

"I recently stayed here as a romantic reunion of hearts. Doug and Ben are great hosts. The room was comfortable and clean. It was a home away from home. The gardens are very enjoyable and the food was fantastic. The other guests were pleasant also. Good places attract good people. The decor encourages interpersonal relations and conversation. With no tvs and community breakfast you can forget the modern world and enjoy face to face interaction and meet new people. This is definitely on my to go again list. In regards to the planes they do pass but any place you stay in Downtown you risk the airplane noise. The frequency is limited through the sleeping hours. I sleep with the windows open and slept fine."

"We stayed a week and loved it. Ben and Doug are terrific hosts. The house is quirky and pleasant, the atmosphere laid-back and comfortable -- a home away from home. We followed Ben's advice on where to eat and what to see and were glad we did. Yes, it's near the path for incoming flights, but we didn't even notice these from inside the house. The location is fantastic: a 10-minute walk into the amazing Balboa Park, 15 minutes to Little Italy, easy access to the bus and trolley system. On a lovely Saturday morning we even walked to the Midway museum on the harbor. One small improvement we'd make: a little more variety in the breakfasts, which were, nevertheless, healthy, tasty and pleasant."

"We spent a weekend in this house, and it is a beautiful victorian house. Room are simple and clean, and the common spaces are well furnished and decorated. Breakfast is light, you will find some cereals, yogurt and coffee. The host is very friendly, and does his best to make your stay enjoyable. The area is quiet and residential, but there are some nice coffee shops and new restaurants around. From the house you can walk pretty much everywhere, if you like to walk though! The host also provides an interesting list of things to do in the area."