We enjoyed our week-long stay at Dean's separate side-residence during an early September getaway. Dean was very accommodating in both his time and information about how to maximize our experience in the Los Angeles area and he even offered us fruit from his tree garden. The residence itself is small in square-footage but is clean and has all the trappings of a home: full bathroom, working tv/dvd player, medium-sized refrigerator, stove, sink, washer/dryer, and most importantly, electric fans. During our stay, Carson city (near Long Beach) experienced one of its hottest weeks on record, nearing 98 degrees. If there was one appliance missing from this residence's setup, it would be the air conditioner. Although a home in this area rarely needs air-conditioning throughout most of the year, we recommend reviewing the forecast before scheduling. Aside from the heat, the location is ideal since it's close to a grocery store (Alberstons), the free-way entry/exit, and gas stations. Since we had a rental car, Dean provided us a specific (and lined) parking spot off the street. He also mentioned to us the availability of a tennis court and swimming pool we could use behind his property (although we didn't use those accommodations, we appreciated it!). Beyond the heat, our experience was very pleasant and we appreciated all the amenities this residence provided. We will definitely consider coming back again.