Nicole's apartment was perfect for what I needed - a quiet workspace, close to Los Angeles, with an outdoor space. The sizable deck definitely makes this a special find and I spent a lot of time out there. I like to cook and was surprisingly able to do a lot with the double hotplate. The driveway is in fact very steep, but I had no trouble with it at all. I also found the two cubby areas (the bedroom and living room), to be kind of quirky and adorable. Would definitely recommend.