We never met Patti but ran into Steve a few times and he was lovely to chat with. We walked and took the bus which took 1 hour to get anywhere so I would suggest having a vehicle if you're going to LA. The house is in the middle of a very quiet street but once you get to the main streets where we waited for the bus, it gets a little rough and I think some may feel unsafe (we're from downtown Toronto so we weren't that bothered).
It was chilly and it rained for 2 days so we never got to sit in the garden which only gets sun in the morning. There are 3 cats that like to lay around on the grass; they won't bother you.
Great shower pressure - bring your own toiletries. Comfortable bed with extra blankets when it got cold! Very dark at night with curtains. They left fruits, chips and some chocolate for snacks. Nespresso coffee maker with pods and 2 kinds of teabags. Very detailed instructions on everything like how to use the shower/bath. It was a very comfortable stay and we slept well!