My wife and I stayed here for 5 days while we were in LA. It's very conveniently located in terms of getting across the city with a freeway nearby, but the property is enclosed by 2m tall bamboo on all sides so you never hear any traffic and also feel like you're living in a jungle. Echo Park and Silverlake nearby are great for eating, shopping and hanging out.

Maiana and her family are amazing. The studio is so comfortable and feels like home immediately. Everything about the accommodation was perfect. Lovely linen and towels, huge spacious shower, a great selection of books on the shelves, good fast WIFI, an area outside to sit and eat al fresco, private, cosy, cool, and a tasty selection of breakfast foods and snacks.

And nothing was ever a problem. When we went surfing they loaned us beach towels, they gave great recommendations on things to do in the area and generally just made us feel very welcome. Her son Manolo is the most beautiful child and her mom and husband are also generous and gracious hosts.

To sum it up, we didn't want to leave.

A tip: the pizza at Two Boots (hot wing and blue cheese) is the best pizza we've eaten and they deliver.