We stayed at Alcira's place for 3 nights during a two week tour of California. I can honestly say that it was exceptional. The living area is spacious and immaculately presented and spotlessly clean. It suited our family perfectly. It is also in a very good location if you want to visit Universal Studios, the Griffith Observatory or Hollywood Boulevard (which we did whist in that part of town)
Alcira is an excellent host - warm, friendly and even made us a fantastic breakfast each morning! The house even has a great pool, which Alcira was more than happy for us to use.
All in all, it was the best place we stayed at whilst in California and I can wholeheartedly recommend it to any similar travellers.