I had a really great experience at Craig's place. It's really a small house unto itself, quite separate from the main house, and is beautifully designed and maintained. The veranda is a really nice touch, without door seating. Wifi and cable worked great. Geographically, the house is quite near the center of the Hollywood, which is itself one of the major hubs of LA. On-street parking is available, although I didn't have a car for most of the time but was still able to get around on LA's thorough (if sometimes slow) mass transit system. There were also lots of coffee houses, bars, restaurants,tourist sights,shops (including a Trader Joe's), and entertainment venues within easy walking distance. Craig himself is a great host, nearby and accessible, and friendly but totally unintrusive. It was a fun month and I wish I could have stayed longer!