Kirsten's place is exactly as advertised! Quiet and comfortable. It was great to stay there, and to chat with Kirsten about travelling around the world. Highly recommended.
I had planned on walking down to Sherman Oaks to ensure I got some exercise during my trip, but that was not practical as the roads down do not have a sidewalk and the cars travel a bit faster than they should. I was in LA to visit my brother, so when he wasn't able to fetch me I got an Uber around. This was occasionally a challenge as the house is at the top of the hills, near Mulholland Drive. I'd suggest that anyone staying more than a few days that a rental car would be needed. If you do have a rental car, then the location is excellent being 10 mins to either the Valley or Beverly Hills.