This is a very lovely and spacious space -- much more spacious than the pictures might lead you to believe. Gale was the perfect host in that she was extremely responsive to all communication, but also just "disappeared" unless you needed anything. On the first night my husband and I had one of those "but I thought YOU packed the toothpaste" conversations, and I looked in the linen closet and, lo! Toothpaste. Slept like a rock in the quiet and comfortable bedroom. We rented a car and could get everywhere easily, including a miraculoulsy hassle-free Rose Parade experience. The space was equally great as a hub for going out, or as a place to stay in and catch up on Real Housewives. (I like this aspect because I've stayed at places that were perhaps great central places, but if you were tired and just wanted to be "home" you couldn't really spread out and relax. I like the option of both.) Would definitely stay here again on a future trip.
Some highlights of our trip: the Huntington Library botanical gardens--really magical; breakfast at Russell's; movie at the Laemmle theater; Vroman's book store; taking light rail to Highland Park to meet up for drinks at a dive bar. Easy 20 minutes or so from Burbank Airport, depending on traffic.