STOP YOUR SEARCH. This is the one. Such a great place. All the comforts of a chic, modern, luxury hotel in a beautiful, serene neighborhood. Gillan was an attentive host.
I stayed for over a week while searching for an apartment in LA. You cannot beat this location. A very quick, nearly always traffic-free drive to the city. Plus, the home is walking distance to any number of great shops and restaurants in La Crescenta.
Added bonus - the pocket park across the street and the lovely neighborhood covered in ancient, towering Deodar Cedars. Thank you!