Linda's guest house was the perfect place to stay during my trip to Los Angeles. Her home is just five minutes from CSU-Northridge, and even though it is on the other side of the mountains from downtown L.A. the drive was very reasonable. The unit itself was well furnished, comfortable, and private. It has its own entrance from the driveway so you can minimize interaction if you want (though there is no reason to—Linda is very friendly!). I particularly appreciated that Linda went out of her way to provide a selection of snacks and drinks, as I was on the go for most of my time in Los Angeles. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to everyone, especially if you plan to spend most of your time in the Valley but even if you do not!