The guesthouse is very spacious and Brenna and Charlie were great hosts and overall the value for the price was really great. We stayed for four days. The hot tub and fire pit were by far our favorite parts of our stay since it was January!
Location and parking is good and reliable (for one car) and there are a few things in walking distance, but most things do require driving. The kitchen is stocked for basic use, and the large fridge/freezer was nice to have, and icemaker was great for drinks.
The bed/mattress was definitely on the softer side, but we loved the multiple USBs on either side and the storage space is nice. Bathroom was really nice especially the shower!
Some small updates and cosmetic things would make this place even better--for example, we wished there was more comfortable seating overall; a more comfy sleeper couch for sitting or better chairs around the outdoor glass table would go a long way especially for longer stays.
We did feel a little like we were intruding on the family during our stay as their large open window of the main part of their house looks directly back on the guesthouse (and vice versa, sitting at the fire pit or with curtains open you look right in their big floor to ceiling window) a few feet away, and although it is a detached guesthouse with shared yard, it feels a bit more like you are staying in their home than some other private guesthouse experiences with shared yards that we've had. There were also kids/preteens with some natural curiosity (don't blame them!) who live at the home and small dogs off leash around outside. This was all totally fine for us and they are super friendly and sweet, but I wouldn't say it is a super private couple's retreat if you're looking for something with zero host interaction.
Though I wouldn't call this the ideal work from home space (internet is okay but not super fast) and there is not a perfect spot to sit with computer for long periods, it's a really excellent/perfect place for a small family or single parent and child(ren) to stay for exploring LA especially, I think, and the value and space/amenities for the price and central location to go all over LA definitely made it a worthwhile and pleasant stay for us!