The Lotus House is right on Echo Park Lake which was an awesome location for my East Coast family to visit LA for the first time. It's great for walks and close to hip restaurants and boutiques on Sunset. The location is in the middle of the city so it's close to everything but if you're not used to traffic noises, bring some earplugs. The house is clean and comfortable with ample communal spaces to eat or chat. It's also very well equipped in the kitchen and there were plenty of bath towels and extra blankets.