We had a fantastic time at Maria's place in LA. The house is stunning and has a fantastic view of the valley. It's up a narrow winding road away from the craziness of the city, but still close enough to the food and sights that we wanted to go see. The spa room with hot tub and sauna was fantastic in the mornings and nights when we wanted to relax -- the hot tub was really deluxe. The house is 3 levels so it's not the best for someone with mobility issues, but it was a great place for our large group and it worked out great for us. Maria was also fast to communicate and attentive to all our needs. I would highly recommend to others.