Matt was great from the get go. He made me feel welcome instantly and bent over backwards to make sure I had everything from satin sheets to fluffy towels to feeling at home right away. He also turned out to be a really nice guy, caring and sharing, and funny. The room is comfy and has plenty of closet space and dresser drawers, and bright windows on two sides, plus a desk and several chairs. The area has all the conveniences and restaurants one needs and really is 30 minutes from anywhere in LA by car, with public transportation easily accessible also. The pool is a nice addition (as is the Entertainment Room he has for rent) and the roommate, Mark, is a cool and pleasant and interesting additive. It is a real pleasure staying here and Matt constantly does his best to make guests feel comfortable. Unless you had to stay in the heart of Hollywood/LA, I couldn't recommend this more, and a lot of that has to do with Matt's approach to ensuring guests are comfortable from the very beginning.