Robert made me feel welcome by communicating well and being available to answer all questions. He also was very good at allowing guests privacy to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the canyon, which looks out over to Griffith Park. It is beautiful, with chaparral covered cliffs that the picture shows pretty well, but there is an entire canyon on which you look out at from the deck. It is very peaceful. You can leave the french doors and all the blinds open, as there are no insects and no people. It is very private and quiet. The neighborhood is safe and the parking space that waits for you whenever you return to the guesthouse is welcoming. The write-up and pictures on the guesthouse are very accurate, but you have to see it to believe it. I will definitely plan ahead to stay there on my next trip to L.A., as it gave me a place to recharge and breathe clean air in a peaceful private environment. This allowed me to visit L.A. and return home refreshed. Beachwood Cafe and Beachwood Market at the bottom of the hill met many of my needs.