This home was a perfect place for us. We needed to be in LA for work, and Brian's home was a nice long walk from UCLA. Every day was a pleasant stroll up to the university. The home has a beautiful back porch and garden. It was great to sit and soak up the sun. The kitchen is perfectly equipped and allowed us to cook excellent meals. The neighborhood has fun restaurants and bars. It is not very upscale places - more affordable and funky. The 99 Plus store around the corner was a bargain to shop at and for everything else, there is a supermarket down the street, with a huge Wine Shop nearby too. Brian's home is spacious with a fireplace that made the chilly nights feel homey and warm. And Brian is an excellent and attentive host - he was always willing to help or re-stock the firewood supply. We plan to return the next time we need a place to stay in LA.