The whole experience was exactly what I expected. Peaceful, calm, solitary. Running around Los Angeles was exhausting and nothing felt better than coming back to this little spot. Delicious fresh lemons and figs aplenty! Friendly house and beautiful garden. We even played a few hoops for fun. My friend and I enjoyed cooking breakfast in the kitchen. It's small but there's a very comfy futon couch as well as a bed. There's also a cute little hipster coffee shop about a block away. It is located on an uphill and the walking can be difficult if you're not fully mobile. The streets around Echo Park are steeep. Think San Francisco steep. I'm from the bay area so it wasn't that bad but beware of your parking skills. Tim, our host was wonderful and super cute. He insisted on making us comfortable and was always reachable. We also had a smart TV with netflix and hulu. Very nice. Phone reception is very spotty if it exists. Blame it on the hilly areas. Would definitely come back.