We stayed at the Silver Lake Cottage for several weeks while in the midst of relocating to LA. Darrell was a great host—responsive to our questions and respectful our privacy. We felt safe and welcome from the get-go. The neighborhood is great—really walkable, quiet but near a lot of stuff to do/great food, and convenient to DTLA and the Westside. The host dog, Sheba, was the perfect blend of loveable + watchdog and tolerated our slightly spazzy canine family member's antics. Washer/dryer steps from the door was really convenient. The loft bed was really comfy and we were able to stash a ton of stuff underneath it. Shower was great. Kitchen is small and a little awkward to use, but you can make it work. Peaceful, funky spot in a great location with super friendly, trustworthy hosts.