My sister-in-law and I stayed at Alex's beautiful home and let me tell you, the pictures don't do the place justice. Every corner of the house has been well thought out and Alex has provided all necessary components that made our stay so incredibly convenient. It truly felt like we were at our home away from home. She is very meticulous about keeping her home in good shape and it shows. Not only is the house beautiful and spacious, but she also has made sure that there is a gardener who stops by regularly to take out the trash/tend to the landscaping. As well if you choose to use the pool, there is a pool technician who comes in for cleaning once per week.
In terms of location, we found Glendale lovely. It was a very safe and diverse neighbourhood with lovely restaurants and cafes. It's also close enough to Los Feliz/Fairfax/WeHo/Beverly Hills if you feel like taking a trip into town. If you love hiking (which we do!) Griffith park trails are a 5 min car ride away.
We cannot wait for our next trip back and can't thank Alex enough for her hospitality :)