If, like us, you are looking for a place in Los Angeles and don't have too much of an idea of where to stay and what's what then I implore you to look no further and just book in to Maiana's apartment.

The place is fantastically located being only a short drive from the sights of Hollywood, Downtown and Beverly HIlls. In the Echo Park area itself there are lots of good places to eat and drink which Maiana and her husband, family and friends were only too happy to share with us.

To give you something tangible ideas, Universal Studios is 10 minutes away, Hollywood Blvd about 15, Six Flags Magic Mountain 45 mins (which is close!) and Downtown 5 minutes away. We didn't even see Beverly HIlls or Griffith or Elysian Parks even though they are all near too.

The little flat is newly renovated, super clean, comfortable, well equipped, bright and really cute.

In short we loved staying there, would go back in a flash and would easily recommend it to anyone.