This was my first air bnb, and it exceeded my expectations. I was looking all around the area for a place that was both hip, private, and walking distance to Universal Studios. Then I stumbled upon this gem. Check in was a snap, I texted David and he came up, instructed me where to park, and gave me a five minute guest house 101. Finding the place was easy, as it was right off of Cahuenga. As far as close to Universal, it was indeed! It will take you about 10 minutes to get to the parking structure (then about another 15 to navigate the maze to the front gate). Very quick walk, but there are hills if that will slow you down. Also, close to some nice restaurants, markets, and coffee. It is about a 6 dollar ride-sharing ride away from downtown Hollywood as well. About the house. Simple, but stylish decor with a kick butt bed (as an owner of the same mattress myself, I felt right at home). The loft is a nice spot to read a book or drink a glass of wine. There was a walk-in closet, nice bathroom, and functioning kitchen (I used none of these... except the toilet). There was a complementary bottle of water waiting, which was a nice touch (there was also sports drinks in the fridge that I drank to cure some dehydration due to overindulgence in Hollywood, but I believe another guest may have left those- thank goodness they were there). David and his wife keep it very private, which was nice (although, with his Allman Brothers T-shirt and Gov't Mule poster we probably could have talked music). The only con was that my wife and myself are both from the desert, and the heater just didn't cut the mustard- we were definitely chilled- although I'm sure anyone else would not be phased in 60 degree weather. Check out was just as easy as check-in, leaving the key in the mailbox on my way out. STAY HERE!