I love LA. Always have, always will. Lived major chunks of time there on 3 separate occasions and wanted to go see a show at the Hollywood Bowl for my 45th birthday with my besties..... you know - pretend like we are still cool, stay up late, and behave as though we don't have children. I booked this house with a slight amount of hesitation because my party and I highly value privacy and we wondered about sharing the grounds with the owners. That turned out to not be an issue AT ALL. Al and Leslie are highly evolved humans who value and respect your privacy and who you will want to be friends with... REALLY!! People like them are also the reason why LA is STILL so awesome. Anyways, onto the house / city oasis. California Craftsman meets private Chiang Mai guesthouse meets your artist friend's place (that friend who has mastered the delivery of eclectic salvage style, can build/fix anything, and who happens to be married to a rockstar). Many outdoor lounging options in this breezy home surrounded by mature shade trees abutting a QUIET canyon. Lots of different sleeping options to please everyone in our group and their somewhat varied particularities. Comfortable beds. Ample street parking. The location was just what you would want in a big city haven - easy walk to restaurants, bars, nail salons, convenience stores, etc... with just enough uphill grade home to create a barrier from the rough. The view. As advertised - unreal. The amenities were perfect: spices/coffee/tea/well stocked kitchen with coffee maker/dishwasher. Nice upscale bathrooms. Hot tub under the trees. We can't wait to come back.