We loved Matthew's place in Silver Lake. It combines rustic charm with some great modern details (loved the record player and vinyl collection!). The location is perfect - it's a short walk down to Sunset Blvd and great coffee and restaurants (be prepared for the hike back up the hill, though!). The location is surprisingly quiet -- there's no city noise at all -- but do heed the warnings to take along some ear plugs. With all that quiet, you can't help but hear the neighborhood noises -- the people across the canyon playing music early in the morning, the party down the street, the guy upstairs snoring.... : )