RIcco was very friendly and let me see his home prior to booking as I also live in the LA area. The location is amazing, his home is very spacious with a great kitchen and beautiful master bedroom/bathroom. They also have a great working fireplace and cozy front porch that we spent many nights chatting and enjoying the weather.
We did hit a few bumps in the road. The cleaning company hadn't properly taken care of the house before we checked in, and there was a miscommunication as to the presence of Ricco's two dogs. They stayed in the backyard and were very friendly but just keep in mind that animals live in the house. Make sure to ask Ricco if the dogs will be there during your stay. We made the best of it and enjoyed our time there. Ricco offered us compensation for the housekeeping which we accepted. Overall the home is comfy and the location can't be beat. Also, his tenant in the guesthouse was very nice and made us feel welcome.