Eric was super responsive and warmly helpful throughout our process of booking and staying at the Lago. While he and his partner were away during our stay, they welcomed us with a spot-on list of places to eat and drink within walking distance. My teen daughter and I loved the (private, safe) space, its location in a dynamic and beautiful area of LA, and its proximity to great neighborhood restaurants (the best sushi we've had was right down the street, and the world's best ramen place is also close by). Note to runners: the dirt path looping around the local reservoir/park is ideal for getting in a few miles without having to navigate traffic, etc.