Mark met us when we arrived, as did the wonderful dogs Simon and Callie. We enjoyed the guesthouse very much - spacious, beautifully decorated, clean and private.

Since we were out during the day, it was the mornings and early evenings on the terrace that we got to take in the serenity of the place. It made for a perfect getaway with a good friend.

I thought the sofa bed quite comfortable and my friend loved her bed. The bathroom had all the amenities... We didn't cook, but the kitchen seemed well-equipped (we were glad to see the French Press!).

On Sunday morning we went to the Hollywood Farmers' market (on Ivar), a really wonderful experience. I found myself eating a chicken mole at 8:30 in the morning - fantastic!

One night we walked from the house to a Thai restaurant and enjoyed that a lot too (it had been on a list of restaurants they recommended). The place was convenient to both restaurants and a grocery store.

A gift basket was a wonderful touch, and all the goodies much appreciated. I met Barbara a little later in our visit, and she was a really lovely person (and fine poet as well!)

If we get back to LA we will be calling on Mark and Barbara for sure.

Thank you!