The hosts definitely made us feel as comfortable as possible. We came in late, but they sent us an informative message allowing us to figure everything out about getting in. The room was definitely clean and cozy. It was perfect for the two of us, we just wanted somewhere to stay while we explored. They were very welcoming and offered us all the food and let us use whatever we needed. Stina was kind enough to lend us a backpack for hiking as well as metro cards. They're well-versed in things to do in LA, and they're awesome to be around. They made us feel at home and were so generous with everything they had. For those that complained about Belmont, he's just a puppy and he just always likes to know who's coming into the house. Once you greet him, he's fine. I have no complaints about Belmont. He's actually adorable, hilarious and friendly. The room has a good sized closet so we were able to fit a suitcase in there to give us enough walking space. The neighborhood is literally in the middle of everything. 30 minute drive to all the beaches... Santa Monica and Venice in particular. Hollywood Walk of Fame is extremely close (5 minute drive). It is a 30 minute drive from LAX, but the area is safe for us, coming from a similar city environment. The college is right across the street, so of course it isn't too bad. Also, parking is sort of hard, we had to park 2 blocks away and just wake up to move the car... but honestly, it wasn't such a big deal. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and I'm sure you will, too!