Michael's guest house made moving our daughter across the country to college much less stressful! The place was clean, private and quiet, a nice escape from the city bustle. Having the kitchen was so great for us as we always had coffee and breakfast and packed lunches for the beach. The kitchen had a nice hotplate, hotpot and dishes. The bathroom was wonderful with a beautiful stone tile shower, double sinks and soft towels. The bed and furnishings were very comfortable. Cable tv and great wifi were nice to have as well. Michael and his wife were so attentive to our needs and were wonderful hosts, going above and beyond. We had a yummy breakfast together the last morning and got to meet more of the family. We are planning on staying here again when we come back to visit. Encino is close to all southern California has to offer and we found lots of alternate routes to avoid highway traffic. We would highly recommend Michael's place.