Emeric is a great host. I was new to Los Angeles & had need of some help to orient myself & he helped me out every time. I only get 500 words or so here, so I'll only mention the things that have to do with helping me make the most of my time in Los Angeles. When I really needed it, he drove me to the nearest metro station. Also, I came in town early & had need to leave my luggage somewhere & he invited me to leave it at the house so I could be free to go sightseeing. If you've ever been stuck with luggage or had trouble figuring out how to get from here to there, you know what relief this is. I'm grateful to Emeric & only regret I cannot tell you everything you can look forward to if you stay with him--I'll just say the surprises might include breath-taking views of Los Angeles.
The neighborhood is quiet, the house is very comfortable & has all sorts of interesting & exotic details from travels around the world. The backyard is a lovely garden, peaceful, green, & a restful place to spend time talking, reading, or working on the laptop... There are bus stations very close by & the metrorail within a mile, so if you want to do sightseeing without a car like I did, it works out well.
Also, if your English is not as good as French or Spanish, or if you just want to practice your foreign language skills, this is a great opportunity. Conversations about LA & California in the morning over coffee are great fun!
If you have the time & want to learn a lovely American story, visit Emeric & talk to him.