Julie and Ricco were excellent hosts and their home was perfect for my two weeks in So-Cal. I felt welcome and at home in the in-house bedroom with private bathroom. The large bedroom with desk and fridge and tv gave me a feeling of having my own little apartment. Parking was easy and I was always able to find a spot on their street. The location of being half a block off of Melrose and a few blocks away from Santa Monica Blvd was perfect for restaurants, coffee shops, and even morning walks. Excellent neighborhood with a park two blocks away and only a mile to the Grove shopping center. Being able to relax and kickback on their peaceful front porch and in their serene backyard was exactly what I needed at the end of the day. The addition of their super cute dogs Ziggy and Moxie combined with the sweet bunnies added to the experience. Julie and Ricco made me feel welcome and like family. They were helpful and were always willing to give me information/suggestions/ideas about the area. I highly recommend staying at their place and look forward to staying with them again in the future. Thank you Julie and Ricco!