We loved our stay at Stephen's place! Check-in and check-out were a breeze, and house rules / instructions clearly noted. Inside, the house was airy and open with plenty of room for our family to spread out and enjoy. Stephen was a gracious and communicative host, and we really loved the gorgeous views of the valley from our perch in the hills. There were a few home TLC / maintenance items which I think could be quickly resolved and didn't impact our stay. Driving and parking requires a bit of vehicular confidence; larger vehicles might be a tight squeeze. His dog, Isabella, was extraordinarily gentle and sweet, and a favorite with our children (9 and 12 years old). Due to the cooler weather we weren't able to enjoy the pool as much as we had hoped, but loved the hot tub and beautifully landscaped property. Easy access to much of what LA offered including Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, UCLA, and Universal Studios. We will definitely be checking availability with Stephen next time we're in Los Angeles!