How do I begin to describe this perfect serene tasteful casita? This was my 4th time staying here while visiting my son and his family. My family moved away from Sherman Oaks, but I still wanted to stay here at Karin's as it is my home away from home. The casita is just so tastefully decorated, roomy, and the bed is more comfortable than my bed at home. It is quiet, and as I am on my computer, I can look out the window to a green lawn, an orange tree, and a lemon tree. Birds are chirping and squirrels are scampering. At the same time, I can go a couple of blocks to Ventura Blvd. and go to Starbucks and CVS, and then a short hop to Gelson's market on Van Nuys to pick up a yummy dinner to take home(you can cook dinner at the casita-I just choose to chill). There are also fabulous restaurants all along the Blvd. Karin is more than a super host! She was there whenever I needed her, and, on this trip, I really needed her as I got sick. She went out of her way to keep me comfortable. I guess you can tell that I love this place. There is just nothing else in the area that compares with "my" casita in Sherman Oaks.