This was one of the most beautiful, best value for money and superbly located Airbnbs we've ever stayed at. The experience was all-round excellent - starting with great communication from Matthew. He was very patient with our jet lag and lack of American cell phones and made both the check in and check out processes very easy.

The house is spacious and just stunning - a beautiful example of a lovingly renovated craftsman home with a huge amount of light and airy space. Matthew has done an amazing job both renovating the house and supplying Airbnb guests with everything possibly needed for a relaxing stay. All the little extras that we sometimes have to buy at Airbnbs were provided - laundry detergent, paper towels, essentials for cooking etc. The house is incredibly comfortable and cosy (even though spacious) with a gorgeous view of downtown.

And the neighbourhood is fantastic - other than the easy drive to buy groceries, we rarely drove anywherer. You can easily walk to many bars, restaurants and local shops - which is very rare and special in L.A.

We'd recommend the house to anyone visiting Los Angeles who is interested in staying in a "real" neighbourhood with a fantastic local vibe - and if you're a fan of architecture, history or interior design, staying in such a beautifully renovated historic house is an added bonus.