If you're visiting L.A. and hiring a car, this place is just perfect. The location is wonderful with amazing views and total peace and quiet. A 15 minute drive will get you to some lovely eating establishment's and it's convenient for Universal Studios, among other attractions. The Hollywood sign is a stone's throw away, I really don't think you can rent anything closer, and the hike up the hill provides beautiful views of L.A.
The place itself is very spacious, more than enough room for a couple. We didn't really stay inside for very long as there is just so much to do, but we were very comfortable when we were there and the decor is very tasteful.
Finally, communication with Robert was great. He responded quickly to messages and made sure we arrived safely. Robert also provided a folder with guides to the local area, places to eat and a map of the hiking routes around the Hollywood sign. And the almost literal icing on the cake were some little chocolates left to nibble on while reading the guides.
All-in-all, this place and host come highly recommended. Indeed we hope to stay again. This was the best introduction to Airbnb you could ever have.