This airy, light nook tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac is a jewel. Marc & Kurt have put into place everything that makes for a comfortable stay, but the singing birds and crickets came with the property. Hummingbirds even visit the patio some mornings. Surprisingly, this nook is located super-close to the Warner lot, just a few blocks from Gate 3 and the Franklin parking structure, but you wouldn't know it without a map or a walk around the neighborhood.

The apartment itself has two ceiling fans, A/C (but I never had to turn it on), an enclosed patio with outdoor furniture, solid wifi, three different coffee makers (pods, drop, and press), a convection oven, four gas burners, microwave, full-size refrigerator, large flat-screen television with various options, jacuzzi jets in the tub, hair dryer, full-length mirrors, and just the right hooks for your keys, jacket, bathrobe etc. Plus, lots of electrical outlets.

I had rental cars for some days of the three weeks I stayed here (easy parking, use the pass supplied and read the signs for street-cleaning days), and other days I took the bus. The 222 bus goes directly to Hollywood via the Hollywood Bowl, or to the Burbank Airport. The pink-line Burbank Bus goes from Olive and Maple (just a few blocks away) straight up Alameda to Downtown Burbank, and only costs a dollar. A mini-restaurant row is in walking distance on Riverside, and that's good because parking can be tough by the restaurants. The 1946 "Smokehouse" restaurant is nearby too, and has a $16.95 Monday night prime rib special. A Von's and Trader Joe's are both in walking distance.

For my move from NYC to the area, this was the perfect introduction to Burbank. Safe, clean, welcoming, and convenient, and because of the easy access to public transport, I was able to get by without immediately jumping into car culture.