I would recommend staying with Russell to anyone!! He was my first airbnb experience and has certainly showed me how wonderful this type of house sharing concept can be! In fact, I stayed with him twice, once at the beginning and then at the end of my trip to Los Angeles. Wonderful accommodations, private bed & bath, easy coming and going, and Russell even made me dinner one night! Russell is a "gem". He is the type of person I would be friends with for life.....kind, honest, funny, witty, insightful, and easy to talk too. Russell is the "Best" and please do not hesitate to stay with him when you can. You will be happy you did! :^)