Rachel is a warm and fantastic host. She met us in person and showed us around the apartment. It was our first time in LA and Rachel was very helpful with local tips. The apartment itself is fantastic and incredibly clean. It had everything we could possibly want for a one-week stay. The patio was a very private and lovely urban jungle in which to unwind at the end of the day. We enjoyed being so close to the trendy shops and restaurants in Silver Lake. La Colombe and Intelligentsia coffee shops were a short walk away. The weekend farmers market was nearby too. We were without a car on this trip but the buses on Sunset Boulevard were very efficient for getting into downtown, Hollywood and Santa Monica. I highly recommend Rachel's place for anyone interested in staying in Silver Lake.