The place: Bedroom had a very comfortable queen bed and crisp sheets. Towels and linens had a fresh scent like ones you would expect from a hotel. Very clean and spacious. Bedroom has a lot of outlets, and one conveniently near the bed. The house itself is enormous. We liked using the patio to look at stars at night.
The location: Absolutely gorgeous mountain view, lots of stars at night. Easy parking. Hiking around the corner and 20 minutes drive to the beach. The hiking trail near the house offers better views of the bay and ocean than the popular los leones trial IMHO, plus a lot less people. The road to get to the house is a bit winding but it is an easy drive if you stay within the speed limit.
The host: Elaine is very friendly and approachable and definitely a great host and conversationalist. She made us breakfast during our stay. That came in very handy since we like to hike in the mornings before exploring downtown LA the rest of the day and evening. Communication was easy and fast. Dogs are very friendly. Overall, we had a fantastic stay!