The apartment is part of an old historic home, so it has a lot of character. The living room has cathedral ceiling, nice furnishings/decorations, comfortable furniture and, most importantly, a large picture window with views of Los Angeles. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with appliances and tableware, cooking supplies, etc. I thought the sleeping area and bathroom were small and a bit awkward, but such are the realities of living in metropolitan Los Angeles. A huge outside terrace withe landscaped garden, heating lamp, and lounges overlooking the City of Angels stretching below you -- this really makes the place! We sat and sipped wine and observed life-- Laurel Canyon location is awesome. The hosts were communicative and responsive to our requests. We enjoyed our time with Bill and Chandra who treated us like friends and shared their beautiful home (and city) with us.