We spent a marvellous Christmas at Kacy's idyllically located, beautifully presented and spotlessly clean Laurel Canyon home. The location could not be more perfect: just 5 minutes drive from the Strip (hint: if you're not in a hurry, take the winding Sunset Plaza Drive route down rather than Laurel Canyon Boulevard - it's a lovely ride with amazing views and great architecture), 10 from Hollywood and easy connections to all the city freeways, but in a lovely residential location, completely secluded and quiet, surrounded by trees and birdsong (and there's a sweet country store about 5 minutes away with all daily grocery needs and an unexpected selection of UK comestibles to boot if you're feeling homesick for Branston Pickle and Jelly Tots!). The house is beautifully furnished, tremendously spacious and everything is in place. Kacy is a charming and attentive host (there wasn't a hairdryer when we arrived but she was on hand with one within 10 minutes!). The house is in a shady spot so if you are looking to work on your tans by the pool it may not be ideal for you, but the pool would doubtless be lovely in summer heat (it was a little too brisk for us to venture in this December!). At the end of every day's sightseeing this felt like our genuine home from home and we would love to stay here on our next trip to LA!