Michael is an excellent host and his casita apartment is as good as advertised-- an excellent value in the high-rent world of Los Angeles. Once assured of a car rental (a necessity here), we had easy access to sights: downtown and touristy (Hollywood) and coastal -- as Michael's place is approximately equidistant from all three. Plus, his travel and restaurant tips were useful, and the lemon tree in the garden provided us with both hot tea in the morning and lemonade in the evening. All in all, a very nice AirBnB experience! Highly recommended.