Simon's studio is very cool and distinctive. "Cozy" is another word I would use to describe it. And the location is fantastic. I walked to Amoeba music (great record store), Book Soup bookstore (kind of a long walk, but lots to see on Sunset along the way), Runyon Canyon park (spectacular views of the city), and a bunch of good restaurants and bars. It's also near the Chinese Theater and other famous landmarks. And yet the studio itself is on a quiet side street, so you don't have the noise of Hollywood right outside your window.
Simon is very nice and easy to deal with. He checked in after I arrived to make certain I was happy with the studio. I would definitely stay at his place again.