This a review from the time of COVID (indeed nearly peak COVID in LA), so we weren't looking for the usual things. One reason we chose the place is it's good for isolating -- it's more like a tiny house, in that it's one room on it's own not next to other buildings. There are lots of good walks and hikes right out the front door, and LA has lots of excellent hiking (Mount Lowe had snow on top). That said, we spent a lot of time in the place (we stayed for two weeks during lockdown), and there were downsides. When it was cold (for LA, i.e. mid-40s), windy and rainy the place was unpleasant, the heater wasn't strong enough to cope with an uninsulated space. The host is great, though, and when the sun's out (which is most of the time) the place is glorious, with front and back porch open to the mountain (and occasional passing coyote) and superb views of the valley and downtown. Great for lying around.