We are L.A. residents who needed a place to stay when our house got flooded. I would recommend it to anyone doing construction on their house. And for visitors to Los Angeles, this is a great place because the area gives you a more authentic L.A. experience than the tourist traps. The kitchen is large, well-stocked and has a pan for omelettes that's so much better than my pan at home. I was also able to bake three loaves of holiday banana bread while I was there. Plus the grocery store is in walking distance. But you don't need to cook because you're surrounded by restaurants. It's like an international food court: Thai, Japanese, Nigerian, Mediterranean, etc. And if you want good Mexican street food, this is the place. Get burritos on the corner of Sherman Way and tamales from the guy selling them out of his truck by Starbucks. And for a real Hollywood experience, walk over to Orion and Vanowen. This area is constantly used for filming. Enjoy your stay!