I only met Carole once during the trip, and she seemed quite nice when I did. She was also the main person I corresponded with, and she was great about that.

Chris was so warm, available, and full of LA insights that I took to calling him my "host dad" when I was talking about this place to my friends. I felt like I was in a homestay - in an awesome way.

They had gorgeous flowers waiting in my room, which felt nice and private and had gorgeous views - somewhere between the urban and the natural, like the best of LA.

Overall, I had a great experience and I'd love to come back!