I had a great time during my 10 day stay at the Mar Vista casita! The studio is spacious, updated and very clean. You have to walk through a beautiful garden to get to the entrance but that just makes it quieter, and I felt safer tucked in the back. The kitchen is large and has some limited items for cooking. Location is great - walking distance to lots of cute coffee shops, tacos, Vons, Rite Aid, restaurants, ice cream, etc. Parking is also very easy if you have a car. Nathalie was a super communicative host and checked in with me frequently to see if I needed anything. Overall, it's a great spot in a safe neighborhood with lots to offer, and very economical for LA! I'm very happy I chose to stay here :)