Had a nice stay at Michelle's place! I was there for over a month, and was working remotely/ 'working from home', so really spent a lot of time here. The studio itself was very comfortable and had what you'd need for a long stay. It seems like it's a converted garage so it's attached to the main house on one wall, but it's a totally separate space, and you come and go through the backyard. The furnishings are a little worn, but very comfy! Great bed, good shower, good couch. The location is great for getting around - really convenient to get to all different areas in LA, but particularly close to Venice and Santa Monica. Parking was pretty easy as well: I was always able to find a spot on that street or around the corner. The door to the studio faces the living room of Michelle's house, but there's blinds, and I felt like I had plenty of privacy. Rarely interacted with the family beyond a friendly smile and wave if I saw them in passing (though Michelle messaged me to check in and was quick to respond if I reached out for anything!). They do have a dog, who is very sweet once she gets to know you, but she does bark when she's out in the yard and would sometimes bark at me as I was coming and going if she was out (but just barking, as dogs do!). The patio - which is right outside the door to the place was great. It's currently under a shady canopy, but I pulled the couch out so I could sit in the sun. It's an outdoor space, so it's a little dirty, with the leaves and whatnot, but easy enough to just brush off, and great to be able to move from sun to shade and back if you want to sit out there for a while. Oh and the wifi worked well while sitting out on the patio. I didn't cook much, but the little kitchen had the basics that you'd need. I was here in the winter, so can't speak to how hot it gets in there, but was always comfortable with the temperature. It got cold overnight, but there are two space heaters that warmed up the room and kept things at a comfy temperature. The TV and the table/chairs are both upgraded from what's currently in the pictures. It's a large, flat screen TV (with full cable and movie channels), and cushier chairs at the table. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Michelle's place.