Melissa was a very welcoming and friendly host! Our flight arrived late at night and Melissa was very flexible with accommodating our late arrival. You get a separate entrance ot the backyard, which is nice especially if you're out to the beach late and don't want to disturb anyone in the house. The tent itself is a pretty basic tent, with a bed, lamp, desk, and chair. The space heater was a must as we relied on it for keeping the temperature cozy in the tent. It gets chilly in LA at night!

The bathroom was clean, the shower was awesome after a long day of exploring, and towels were provided.

Melissa was helpful with suggestions for food, places to see, and even offering bikes to use free of charge - a great way to ride down to Venice Beach, which was about 10 minutes away on bike.

Overall, I was very happy with the experience, despite having initial reservations about staying in a tent. For the price, I would recommend spending the extra $20-$30 and trying to book one of Melissa's other rooms in the same house. Otherwise, the tent served its purpose just fine!