We loved staying at the Casita! The house is super cute and cozy, and was great for us and our 4-year-old. The beds were very comfy! There were even some choice kids books and toys. The surrounding neighborhood is very hip and its nice to walk around. Our daughter enjoyed being close to the kid activities in Griffith park -- pony rides, observatory, trains. We stayed in Atwater be close to downtown since one of us was there for a conference, but we ended up going to the westside quite a bit. It is quite a schlep from the beach, especially during trafficky times. Overall, it was a lovely space and a cute neighborhood, but just make sure you aren't traipsing out to the beach everyday!