My mother and I stayed in Michael's apartment for a week over Christmas. Michael was a remarkably generous and flexible host. He responded promptly to all my emails and worked with us down to the wire to arrange a meeting time at the apartment when multiple flights were cancelled/rebooked. In short, he made holiday travel chaos much easier, regularly offered to accommodate our precarious schedules, and was absolutely gracious in all of his communications. Our stay was also very fairly priced. The apartment itself showed a few signs of wear and tear, especially in the bathroom/shower, but it's clear that Michael is very thoughtfully trying to keep those things in good shape despite a steady stream of guests. Altogether, for the location, hospitality, freedom and ease of access we enjoyed, I couldn't recommend another place that offers such good value for the money. Highly recommended, especially for 1-2 travellers looking for a nice night's sleep and bright kitchen space to enjoy breakfast before heading out to explore LA-- and for a cozy place to come home to and enjoy a glass of California red in the evening! Thanks, Michael!