My stay in Los Angeles was perfect! Steve and Helga's guest house was a big reason for this. The beautiful photo that advertises the guest house seems almost too good to be true, and yet the setting and the accommodations are exactly as advertised, with the guest house sitting above a breathtakingly beautiful and relaxing garden. The studio-sized guest house enjoys a large amount of natural light, through sliding glass doors on two sides of the studio (with curtains when needed). A deck and patio are great spots for meals and/or conversation. As other reviewers have mentioned, the refrigerator came stocked with water, beer, and even some food. The bed was quite comfortable, soft yet somehow simultaneously very firm. There were two bicycles and a yoga mat for my use. Etc. Upon arriving in LA, I found it very easy to arrange a time to meet Steve to gain access to the guest house, and Steve gave me a helpful tour of the various amenities. Location was excellent as well -- a short drive or a longer walk to all that Venice has to offer, yet I strongly preferred being in the sunny, residential Mar Vista neighborhood (a mile or so inland from the beach) to being amidst all that is happening in Venice and much of Santa Monica. I enjoyed having a true home away from home, and I appreciated being hosted by ever-genial Steve and Helga.