Kate's place is in a cool location: It's a quiet street that feels very private, while still being close to the shops/restaurants/bars of Echo Park. It's a 10-minute walk to the closest coffee shop and about 25-30 minutes into central Echo Park and about a 5-minute ride via car. It's very walkable, albeit steep. The lovely decor is as pictured, but just know it's pretty rustic. Some areas of the home could use a deep clean, but the bedroom was very tidy and the sheets and bed very comfortable. I enjoyed sitting outside (the view from the side deck is great and there are a ton of birds outside!) and it feels very safe and cozy. The internet was fast and the Bose speaker was wonderful! I had a busy work schedule while I was in town, and don't know if I would stay here for another work trip -- I think I'd prefer something that's a little closer to coffee shops/restaurants. But, it seems like it'd be great for a rustic weekend getaway, and great for a couple's trip!