If you have the ability to stay here, do it!! This was one of our best stays through Airbnb ever. The separate apartment behind the main house with a locked gate made it feel very private and safe. The apartment itself is super bright and spacious, and Derek and Sylvia were the friendliest hosts. This place has everything you could need (including a washer and dryer which came in SO handy for our lengthy vaca) and is very comfortable. I'm so grateful for people like Derek and Sylvia to offer such great alternatives to hotel stays - this is so much better!! Would highly recommend choosing this lodging if it's available, the convenient location makes is just perfect to get up to any kind of exploring you want to do in L.A.