Great little apartment. It had everything we needed for our 2 week stay. Parking is on the street, but we always found a spot. It is close to Santa Monica Blvd and to Melrose. There are many shops and restaurants within walking distance. We didn't really have a need to talk with Matthew during our stay after getting settled on the first day. The apartment was clean, cute and perfect for 1 or 2 people. For a city apartment the area is quite and we always slept through the night. We would highly recommend it for a vacation or work stay in LA.