When I booked my stay at Valerie's house, my only expectation was to have a clean place to sleep during my visit to LA...but what I found once I arrived was so much more. Valerie's house is warm, beautiful and pristinely maintained, and offers a feeling that you just stepped into a retreat. The kitchen is open and airy, the living room(entertainment space) is inviting, and the outside areas of the house are private and tranquil. But the best part is the yoga/mediation loft. Oh boy, that yoga and mediation loft! It's worth the price of admission right there! No need to bring your mat; there's one waiting for you in the closet. Probably what was best for me was that Valerie's lifestyle aligned with mine, and so the products she kept in her house were "clean", gentle and natural, and wouldn't cause any reactions. The neighborhood is very quiet and it was lovely to stroll around in the early evening to look at the charming houses. I was there without a vehicle, but the location is VERY convenient and a relatively short walk to the beach, gorgeous shops and fantastic restaurants. It's the perfect place to stay!