Carrick was the most easygoing, friendly, accommodating host. This is a lovely spot, in an interesting, lively neighborhood that feels safe. The barn is close to the sidewalk, but it's elevated and nicely screened by trees. As other reviews mentioned, it will not be particularly quiet at night - but we quickly adjusted to that, and found our surroundings to be comfortable, beautiful, and charming. We were able to bring our dog, and walk to different spots in the neighborhood. The location is wonderful, and we would recommend it to anyone who wants a truly unique urban/rural Los Angeles experience.