Philipp's home is an oasis in Mar Vista and captures the vibe that's all cool, modern, and LA laid-back. The home is close to all the awesome so-cal beaches, biking distance to Venice and Santa Monica, and an easy drive to Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo. We took in all the downtown museums and hiked all over Griffith Park, and managed to navigate easily on side streets from Phillipp's place and avoid notorious freeways THE 10 or THE 405. Our visit was primarily for our kids, visiting colleges and hanging with our son who lives in Mar Vista. Our campus tours were also easy side street drives to UCLA, LMU, and Pepperdine. Philipp's home is impeccably clean, private, and very comfortable. There are high tech touches everywhere that softly create an environment cocooning you in a very comfortable oasis. Philipp was especially responsive to our needs and a very considerate and kind host. I would love to stay at his place again someday.