Marianne's guest house was lovely, comfortable, private, and very peaceful. It's tucked away near the top of the hills of Studio City. The drive to the house is a series of curves and sharp turns, and when you arrive, it's like arriving at your secret hide-away. The room was nicely furnished and very inviting. Just a few knick-knacks and books to make it feel somewhat lived in, but not at all cluttered. There's adequate daylight, although the windows are fairly small. There's a shady, private patio. In January it was too cold to sit outside, but I imagine it would be a great place to sit in the warmer weather -- and I may well book a summer stay here myself! The whole place -- including the kitchenette and bathroom -- was spotless. I should also mention that the location was great. I visited friends and museums to the north, east, west, and south, and never faced an over-long drive.