Ernesto’s place is a jewel—the location in Echo Park, high on a hill, with an expansive deck looking out toward the sunset, is stunning. Great bed, excellent coffee, super large walk-in shower with amazing water pressure, lovely little library and armchair. Plenty of closet space and storage, nice desk set-up, and everything is sparkling clean. The main house upstairs, with its full kitchen, is available to guests. Shops and cafes are a short walk away through a charming neighborhood. And then there’s Ernesto himself: very hospitable, kind, and communicative—a great host.