Our trip to LA was primarily focused on visiting our son who lives in Silver Lake. My wife and I and two other adult sons stayed 7 nights in Joe's house and found that it met all of our requirements. The location was very convenient to where our LA-based son lived and all of the other sightseeing we did. There's easy access to the grocery store and nearby restaurants. We parked on the street which always had nearby spots. Since we were out and about every day, we didn't take advantage of the backyard, but it did look inviting. Joe was responsive to all of our questions. I would recommend this rental to anyone who needs the space (and 2 bathrooms) and is looking for a great value.