My husband and I stayed in the cottage while we were in LA apartment hunting and it served as a good home base. The neighborhood is great – beautiful and hilly with a few coffee shops/eateries within walking distance and many within a quick drive. If you're looking for an upscale stay this is not the place for you, though the place was generally clean (coffee pot had some leftover in it when we arrived) even if the bathroom felt a bit run-down. It does get great light, has a funky shared outdoor space, and the people managing the property were incredibly friendly and quick to answer if we had any questions/issues.