Cleanliness is our #1 concern and Tara & Michael's place was great! Our bedroom and bathroom, as well as the common areas, were very clean and organized. The room is quiet and the bed is comfortable. If you speak german, you will be happy because there will be lots of books in german in your bedroom. They have a cabinet with maps and detailed information for places to visit and what to do around L.A. You will have to cross the living room to go to your bathroom, which has plenty of amenities. Their home ambiance is cozy and the garden is beautiful. The location was perfect for us because it is close to our daughter's place and to a coffee/tea shop that we loved, Sachi.la, on Centinela Ave. and Culvert Ave. The house is located in a nice neighborhood. We took the bus only once to go to Venice Beach, but there are more bus routes nearby. And last, but not least, Tara & Michael are very nice and interesting people. They will make you feel at home. They are at hand in case you need something but they give you privacy. We definitely would like to stay in their place next time when we visit our daughter!