Oh my gosh this place is so cool. I stayed in LA for a week working on a book and this was s dream location. Echo park is a great neighborhood with cafes and shops and pretty little bungalows. Kate’s place is right next to a hill full of native plants and trees with a lovely outdoor terrace full of birdsong. The inside has so many little unique historical details. It’s beautiful with antique style stove and oven, wood floors, tiles, old glass windows, claw foot tub, lots of character. The speaker box style is super cool and I used it to record poems. Also Kim Gordon from Sonic Youth lives in this neighborhood so you might run into her at the coffee shop! It’s my favorite part of LA. Kate’s an awesome host.