I had a great stay in the hills of Silver Lake at Joe and Rick's place. The studio is on the ground floor of their place and has its own deck with pretty and expansive views of the city and surrounding neighborhood. You do have to go down a flight of stairs along the side of the house to get in and up those same stairs when you leave. I had no issue but the stairs may present an accessibility is for one who is disabled.
The neighborhood is very quiet and has the overall feeling of being up and out of the major LA bustle. This place in particular is also exceptional in the way that you can actually walk to some local cafés and shops as there are stairs that take one down the hill much faster than if you were to walk the switchback streets. I had a bike and everything is very accessible from these hills on two wheels. A super location if you like a quiet place that's is close to some traveller essentials.
The studio is snug and comfortable, the couch and bed felt great to relax into after a day or evening out. Windows facing south and west let in the lovely Socal light. The place is very thoughtfully appointed with such amenities as a little booze, a bottle of wine, sparkling water and lemons from their tree. There are also extra toiletries in case you forgot something. It's obvious that Joe & Rick took some time to consider what a traveler would want, need and forget.
The kitchen is actually one you could cook and eat complete meals in as there is a full size stove, oven and eating area for two. The fridge is not very compact and wouldn't hold a weeks worth of groceries but easily handled the day's worth and left overs from restaurant visits. Good coffee can easily be accomplished with an espresso maker waiting to brew up your morning.
The bath does have an actual bath and shower of course and they are comfortable to be in with plenty of hot water and good space for ones toiletries. The areas around the sink felt a bit awkward at times seemingly due to the overall size of the room and its layout. Nothing that made me not want to come back though!
Upon my arrival it was clear that the laundry room was was available to use. It's just off the apartment. I really appreciated being able to wash my clothes and the machines are really nice.
The wireless internet worked flawlessly and there is a flat screen to watch in the main bedroom. I can't think of anything else except to say that I would definitely stay at Joe & Rick's place again! Thanks guys!