Sam was a very thoughtful and accommodating host - he provided flexible check in, some snacks/drinks in the kitchen, and had great communication. The house was perfectly located for us to visit family in the area. We were able to easily walk to some coffee and brunch spots just down the hill on Sunset. We also walked up the steep hill (which plateaus at about half a mile beyond Sam’s home) and did a wonderful run around Silverlake Reservoir.
The outdoor space is great. My kids loved the extra TV den and ended up sleeping in there. As others have mentioned, the home is definitely old and it does feel much darker than the pictures. But the location and host friendliness were top notch and made for a perfect touchdown space for a couple nights in LA!