I have stayed in LA several times and I am so glad I chose to stay here this time! Mark was welcoming and made me comfortable right from the beginning… he provided photos of the outside so I knew what to look for, gave me a tour of the inside so I was comfortable to use everything independently, answered questions and had a guidebook about the area. The living space was great… clean and organized, comfortable bed and blankets, walk-in closet, full bathroom, and even enough space in the bedroom to do my morning yoga! THAT WAS GOLDEN. I always felt welcome to use the kitchen and living room at anytime, though I spent most of my visit out and about the neighborhood… and what an area it is! Each morning I was comfortable walking alone down to the boardwalk (about 15min walk), then to Rose Ave, or to Abbot Kinney Blv. The community is eclectic and energetic, great for a vacation full of relaxing over coffee and people-watching. The cafes had plenty of selection for veggie/vegan meals. I was also grateful to have use of the private entrance, so not to disturb anyone when returning in the evenings. Due to other areas where I was attending events, I needed to have a car. There was space outside Mark's garage where I parked each night and was grateful to never have to search for parking. I also, however, enjoyed the day Mark let me borrow the bike and go for a ride to Santa Monica Pier. The community is bike friendly, and Mark's place is an easy 5 minute ride to the Venice Beach bike path.
This stay was fantastic, and I'll be contacting Mark again next time I visit LA this coming winter. I highly recommend it to anyone!