Book this place! First of all, Ori responded quickly to all of my texts and emails. He offered helpful information to a newbie to LA. ( And he even sent home my left-behind computer cord--what a sweet guy.) The apartment is clean, light-filled, with new furniture and a bright, spare aesthetic. The front door has a beautiful tree right there, and a couple steps down from the kitchen, a lovely, very private side patio is graced with another tree--important to me. I came to LA to work on development of a new play with the Blank Theater two blocks away, and Ori's place was the quiet site I needed to do the work and stay focused. The place is located just a block from the stretch of Santa Monica Blvd called Theater Row, a thriving theater scene in old Hollywood. Within walking distance, there are several small vital theater companies where you can see top-notch theater in an intimate setting--a real plus. Though the area is eccentric, I was comfortable walking back to the apartment after rehearsals--felt very safe--to enter this lovely space. There is also a nice coffee shop and cafe on the corner. But most of all, the apartment was just right for my needs: quiet, clean, fresh, light-filled, unfussy and well-appointed.