Mariko was an exceptional host. Her house was very clean, prestine and she was very welcoming to me. I arrived early and she didn't seem to mind. She drove me multiple times to various spots around Los Angeles and even made me coffee! As a young professional that is away from home, it was so nice to be in a place that felt like home. The neighbourhood is safe, i'm a runner - so I was able to get some miles in whilst living there. She's super close to public transport and I used uber when travelling to further locations like Santa Monica (Approx USD 11 using Uber pool). Thank you Mariko!