This is a great place -- I would go back in a heartbeat. It's a small but comfortable and clean space, and all the promised amenities were there (even beer and water in the fridge, coffee and tea). The view from the balcony is amazing. I like birdwatching, and across the valley, in full view, is a mountainside that is also a park managed by the Audubon society. And during the first sunset, there was a fierce battle between a red-tailed hawk and a few crows! I woke up to the sounds of songbirds. The location is close to downtown LA and there are a few grocery stores nearby. I talk to Rick briefly when I first arrived -- he was driving out of his driveway. But aside from that I unfortunately didn't get a chance to talk to him or his family. I heard faint footsteps upstairs at night, but they were in no way so loud that I couldn't go to sleep. There is no TV -- something that may put off some people, but for me it was great because I don't watch TV. The room felt so secluded and it was quiet during the day, that I was able to get lots of work done. All in all a great experience. I will be back in LA for work, so hopefully I will have a chance to stay there again.