My son and I stayed in Gary's apt. last week and were very impressed by his family's generosity. The apt was quiet in a residential neighborhood a bit back from the street right behind Gary and his wife's home. My teenaged son slept on the fold out futon in the living room and I took the bedroom. We were in Burbank doing the TV studio audience thing. At one point, I realized I needed my tickets changed and printed. Gary went out of his way to help print this out for me. His wife gave us tangerines off their tree and was lovely, friendly, available but not intrusive. There were interesting teas and coffee available in the simple kitchen.
The place was decorated in a cheerful way, clean. The only warning I would make is if you are sensitive to chemicals, you might ask the hosts to remove the docorative candles and air freshner plug in oil before you come.