Deirdre’s guesthouse is indeed totally charming as well as spotless and very comfortable. There is a very pretty garden and swimming pool, with comfortable places to sit outside. The room was stocked with chocolate, granola bars, bottles of water, coffee and tea makings and other pleasant surprises. There is a microwave, small frig, coffee maker, plates and utensils. There are interesting books, WiFi, TV and DVD. We especially loved the tile in the shower and may try to get it for our house here in New Hampshire.

Parking is easy. The street is very quiet and peaceful. It is pleasant neighborhood for walking; quiet houses with lush, well-kept yards. It is only about three blocks to Toluca Lake Village (I think that is what it is called), with restaurants, cafes, and that useful universal, Trader Joe’s.

Deidre and her husband were extremely helpful and pleasant. Their place was a quiet sanctuary in the middle of what, to us, coming from the New England countryside, was a very frenetic city. We would/will absolutely stay there again on our next trip to Los Angeles.