I stayed at this apartment for a week while on a business trip, and I had a great time.

I ate at Chi Spacca (top shelf), Mozza Pizza (very entertaining late-night scene), Kamin Thai (family-owned and delicious), Pink's Hot Dogs (blech), and Smoke Oil Salt (top shelf), which are all within a few blocks.

I used Uber to get to Whiskey-A-Go-Go and the Roxy, and those pick-ups took less than 5 minutes each. (Don't even think about drinking and driving in LA. Driving is tricky around here, and the police coverage is multi-layered, which is good.)

The Blue Jam Cafe became my everyday breakfast destination with their healthy food and outstanding service. Go very early, or you'll wait. And wait. Then wait a little longer.

I found the coffee at Stir Crazy and Grounded Cafe to be almost undrinkable, so make your own or go to Blue Jam, which has excellent coffee.

Ralph's grocery store, the Farmer's Market, La Brea Tar Pits and LACMA are within walking distance.

The design elements (vintage furniture, contemporary artwork, aggressive paint choices) of the apartment are very appealing, the bed and linens were high quality, and the internet and TV setup were flawless.

Matt was responsive and helpful every time I contacted him.

The apartment is on the second floor overlooking Melrose, so you should stay at this place only if you enjoy ambient street sounds and sights (which can be colorful here!). Matt has even set up comfy vintage chairs by the living room windows to watch the world go by below.

I would recommend this flat to anyone who would like to feel like a part of a vibrant, functioning LA neighborhood, while having easy access to the freeway by car.