Amara is a delightfully welcoming host, and I thoroughly enjoyed my 2-night stay in her piece of paradise. The pool, the hammock, the recliner massage chair, the spacious and well-appointed cabin, and comfortable bed ... All were such a treat during a tiring travel and volunteer weekend I spent in San Fernando Valley. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. As one might expect from the Valley, there's not much within close walking distance. But, Lake Balboa Park and the closest orange line busway station are about a mile's walk away. I would dearly love to stay at Amara's again, and this would definitely top my stay list on a future visit to the Valley.