I have been at Mariko's place for three weeks. The house is well connected to LAX airport, thanks to FlyAway Bus service, which stops at Van Nuys Bus terminal (5 min. from home). Furthermore, there is an Orange Line Metro stop very close to home: this line runs every 5 minutes. The area is very nice, safe, and quite. At 5 minutes walking you will find a large Vallarta Supermarket. Mariko's house is very nice and includes a quite large garden all around the building. The room is very nice too, and the bed is very comfortable. Nice bathroom and very well equipped kitchen. Fast internet, laundry machine, and all you need. Mariko is a great host. I think this is a great option if one is looking for accommodation in San Fernando Valley.