Safe, comfortable, clean, and relaxing -- a respite from the busy city.
Superior in every way. (1) Parking -- easy, free, on the same block. We stayed several days, through a weekend, and usually found a parking spot right in front. (Jonathan is careful to help you avoid parking tickets on Monday and Thursday -- watch the signs re street sweepers. There's ample parking available -- just make sure you're in the right spot on those days.) (2) Safety -- the neighborhood is charming, quaint, historic, clean, and safe. (3) Cleanliness -- spotless! I travel quite a bit for work, usually at 4-star hotels. Jonathan's home is quite a bit cleaner, which for me is much more comfortable. Please remember this is his private home -- I'm very impressed by his standard of care, and I hope that every guest will notice and be respectful of his home, as well. For example, we remove our shoes and keep all foods in the kitchen. Everything is very convenient, with thoughtful, nice touches throughout. (4) Amenities -- shared washer, dryer, full kitchen with refrigerator and cookware. Ample hotel quality towels, lovely soft sheets, comfortable beds, tile and hardwood floors, flexible-arm shower fixtures, walk-in closet with shelving. (5) Convenience -- two blocks to the I-10 freeway; about 20 minutes to downtown LA; quiet street with sidewalks, nice for walking; nearby parks; nearby shopping centers and restaurants; clean, new Wal-Mart 2 miles away. (6) Hosts -- exceptionally kind and welcoming. Jonathan noticed every detail, is readily available by phone or text, greeted us in person, and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. (7) Overall -- truly superior. I had planned to move into a hotel for the last two nights, as I needed to be near downtown. However, my daughter and I felt so safe and comfortable at Jonathan's -- almost as if we were truly at home -- that we were grateful to be able to extend our stay at his place, and to cancel the hotel. We would much rather stay at Jonathan's, and hope to do so again in the future.