I surprised my girlfriend with a weekend getaway at Maiana's lovely studio over the weekend. It was the perfect size for the two of us: cozy yet spacious. The bed was comfortable and the blanket was oh-so-cuddly. My only complaint was that I didn't know the main house was right above the studio--I'm a light sleeper, and have always lived on the top floor to avoid having neighbors walking above my ceiling. Other than that, it could not be more perfect! Parking was a little hectic on the steep hill, so I opted to park on the top of the hill.
The location was perfect: easy access to markets, gas stations, and the freeway. Traffic gets a little hectic when the Dodgers are playing, and it does get a little tricky when making a left turn out of Clinton Street. But nothing too terrible.
Oh, and be careful of the windows! I'm sure it was just a freak accident, but my fingers got caught between the window panels when the top part of the old-styled window got loose, fell down, and closed on the windows. The top part of the window can only be opened from the outside, so it was definitely a little traumatic. For the rest of the weekend, we kept the windows closed and just turned on the fan that was provided at the studio.