We are first timer using Airbnb service so we were quite skeptical. However, all of our worries were quickly washed away when we arrive at the townhouse.

Due to the delay we encountered with US customs, we only managed to arrive at Masha's house around 10pm (late by 2 hours) and our lovely host, Masha, was waiting patienly for us on the sidewalk in a chilly winter night. The house is a short and easy drive from LAX.

The house is just amazing. You can tell that Masha put in alot of effort in making her home cozy. The entire apartment consist of 4 floors excluding a nice rooftop. There are 3 rooms (2 bedrooms which are ensuite) but the layout is a little funny. First, there is a garage on the road level which has its own private access to the first floor where the main entrance and the first bedroom is located. The 2nd floor is where the living room and kitchen is located. The master bedroom on the 3rd floor is wonderful with a nice fireplace next to a really comfortable bed. From this master bedroom, there is a flight of stairs which leads to a small bedroom and the rooftop. As such, there is only 1 door separating the masterbedroom and the smaller bedroom (instead of 2 doors) - which I find a little funny but it wasn't a problem to me.

Masha also has a wonderful fully equipped kitchen which we find very useful. She prepared a set of welcome gifts of snacks and drinks.

There is black cat which comes in and out of the apartment by itself. It doesn't bother the occupants of the house just eats and drinks at a corner which Masha had prepared food and water.

Since we were driving, we find it easy to access to most of the tourist attractions. As for the surrounding area, we find that this is a quiet and safe neighborhood. The house also has easy access to restaurants and supermarkets (Albertsons opens till quite late).

To summarize, we had a great stay and experience in Masha's house and would highly recommend this place to others.

Thank you, Masha!!!