Emily's place is perfect. The appartement is beautifully decorated, spotless, and has everything you need for a stay. There's a kitchenette too so you can prepare food if you don't want to eat out. The appartment is in the garden of Emily's house, so you feel at once that Emily could pop over if you needed anything (which she offers) but also it's completely private, surrounded by plants, and a cute little patio.
Emily made sure we had everything we needed and responded immediately to any questions we had. She really put the extra effort in to make sure we were comfortable.
Staying in Silverlake was perfect. Short drive into Beverly Hills or down to Santa Monica and easy to reach when you're driving into the city from the Airport or from outside LA. Silverlake is a very cool / hip part of LA with a distinctive feel to it. We loved wondering around the streets lined with palm trees, looking at all the different houses. There are great restaurants nearby.
We'll definitely stay again when we return to LA. This is one of those really special finds on Airbnb! Thanks Emily!