Diane is the ultimate host and her apartment was perfect for our introduction into LA. The location of the Hip Beach Apartment is wonderful - just blocks from the beach, shops, cafes, gyms, yoga, pilates, shopping centers and amenities. It's such a vibrant neighborhood that we ended up finding an apartment to live in long-term just a few streets away - we simply couldn't leave! Diane also makes sure that you want for nothing - upon arrival we were met with fresh fruit, chocolates, toiletries and little extras everywhere. You could see that Diane had made an extra effort to ensure that our stay would be comfortable and that we would be at ease. The apartment itself is lovely, comfy beds, new Cable TV, fast internet, good heating, all appliances, great views from the back and a fully-equipped kitchen - honestly, we couldn't have asked for anything more. Diane also helped us with our move to the local area and is still in touch. A fabulous and very-much-appreciated host.