I stayed in this apartment for five weeks and absolutely loved it. Dean is a great host, he was helpful and gave me many good tips about the neighborhood, which I think is maybe the best In LA. Echo Park is artistic, but not hipster like Silverlake. It's relaxed and green and beautiful. The porch is perfect for evening with friends or mornings with coffee and maybe a good book to read. The birds live in the trees in the garden, where you can sit and contemplate while looking down at the beautiful lake while listening to the birdsong. The apartment is situated right by the freeway, so if you have a car, it's easy to get anywhere in LA. Highly recommended!