We loved staying at Maianas apartment! There is a separate entrance as well as a private patio surrounded by tall bamboo which is where I enjoyed relaxing with the LA Weekly after a long day. Lots of cool restaurants nearby like The Kitchen as well as hip boutiques. The Tiki bar nearby was also fun. Maiana and family gave us our privacy but were always a text away if we needed anything. We appreciated the fresh eggs left for us (we boiled them for a quick snack) as well as the periodic visits from the house rooster. The street is very steep but manageable and parking can get scarce the later you come home at night. This does not detract from the whole experience however and I would wholeheartedly recommend this listing.