I stayed at the Lago for five months in 2014. I was in Los Angeles for work, and the Lago was a perfect fit. It is small, but I found it very comfortable, even though I shared the space with my three dogs. There is a very large private patio, and access to the host's private, fenced-in yard. The Lago is located on a very quiet street, but is within walking distance of many great restaurants and adorable boutiques. The hosts provide parking in a private, off-street lot (a luxury!). It is a newly renovated unit, and the hosts clearly invested a lot of care in the space. Everything in the unit works like a dream and the waterfall shower is amazing. There is a wall-mounted TV with cable, and a nice closet. The cupboards in the little kitchen are quite spacious and everything was spotless when I arrived. The laminate flooring is nice and bright (and easy to keep clean), and there is air conditioning!

The hosts were absolutely fantastic. They were responsive, attentive, laid-back, and friendly. Eric responded promptly to any questions or needs, usually within minutes. A list of restaurants and other attractions greeted me when I arrived, which made getting to know the neighborhood much easier. Silverlake has a nice nightlife and it is convenient to just about everything. The reservoir is nearby, which makes for a nice run or evening walk.

I know this review is so positive that it sounds fake, but it's not. I could not have asked for a more wonderful Airbnb experience or had more wonderful hosts. I decided to check out Airbnb after having difficulty finding a dog-friendly, furnished short-term rental. I'm so glad I did, or I never would've had such a wonderful experience. The Lago (and its hosts) truly are a gem in Silverlake.