Rich and Denise were excellent hosts. I messaged ahead to let Rich know I was on my way, and he had a guava smoothie waiting for me when I arrived. It hit the spot! The bedroom was warm and inviting with a soothing water fountain and desk top zen garden. The bathroom was spotless with extra amenities and plenty of towels! Their backyard would have been a relaxing spot to sit with a cup of coffee or glass of wine enjoying the view of the mountains or city skyline but it was pouring rain while I was there. Maybe next time :) It is centrally located to restaurants, running trails, colleges, and even other points in the LA area. I would have rated Rich's place as exceeding expectations, but I had many of the reviews so knew it was going to be a fabulous experience -- which it was :)