We felt right at home and was even welcomed with a personal note by Dana. Everything that was described was exactly what we received and more. There were light snacks, water, soda, and coffee available upon our arrival. Soap, shampoo and conditioner were also available. If you forgot something, she had a basket of toiletries. The linens were fresh and had a wonderful scent to them. The neighborhood was quiet and we were able to walk to Trader Joe's with no problem. We used Uber as our transportation and felt that our location was really centralized to Santa Monica, Hollywood and LA. I would highly recommend the Zen retreat if staying in LA. Our family enjoyed sitting on the porch during the late evenings and also playing with the croquet set that was provided. If you like to take photos, the whole setting provides a great back drop as well.