Hal is a great host and made us feel extremely welcome. He was accommodating and responsive and was easy to get a hold of with any questions we had. Further more, his place is fantastic. The backyard is a gem! Being there feels like you're in a completely different part of the world, totally secluded from the hustle of LA. Can't recommend it strongly enough - though selfishly I'd like to discourage others from booking so it's available next time I'm in town.