A gem in the center of LA, and a true a B&B experience. The fridge is stocked with juice, water, sliced turkey, cheese and fruit (oranges and grapes); on the sideboard were bagels, coffee and microwave popcorn -- everything you could want if you arrive late or want to sleep in. I loved the bed -- it was more comfortable than my own. There's mini kitchen if you want to cook, plenty of towels and bedding, an oversized bureau, plus a big-screen TV and a radio with a docking station. And, it's heat-resistant. Two days during my stay the temperature soared to 104, but I never felt uncomfortable, despite having no air conditioning. The cottage is well insulated, and the south-facing side is draped in a curtain of thick vines. The location is walking distance from restaurants, the LA County Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits, and a short ride to the Grove and the Farmer's Market, a shopping district with international food stands. One warning for people who like long, lingering showers: get used to military-style bathing, as the water heater is small. That aside, it's a delightful location, with charming, low-key owners onsite. Definitely on the top of my list of LA stays.