The location of Monica's place is the key. It was centrally located to everything we wanted to do and see. It is right in the path of the small airport and you had small planes going overhead but rare and only during the day (even saw a few helicopters). We enjoyed it rather than found it a nuisance. The yard was very nice and enjoyed having the doors open. It was on a quiet street which was nice to be away from all the traffic that LA area has. We enjoyed the Counter Restaurant which is close by and my hubby enjoyed that the bagel shop was within walking distance. I would say the only real negatives for us was that the only tv was the projector in the bedroom. So as a family we couldn't really watch tv to relax but we weren't there for a long time so we were out most of the time. It was also really close to Whole Foods where you can get groceries, prepared food and essentials.