Melinda is lovely and her place is perfect! She was extremely accommodating and helpful and made us feel so at home. The studio is sparkly clean and the backyard is beautiful. Melinda's daughter is sweet and loving and very quiet, and her dog Cadillac is possibly the cutest thing. We felt very comfortable lounging in the yard and had a few great conversations with Melinda when she was around. The location cannot be beat! A Whole Foods and a great coffee shop are literally right around the corner. It's about a 7 minute walk to the beach and there are lots of transit options close by. We are already planning a return trip in a few months! We will definitely stay at Melinda's place anytime we are in LA in the future.