Merlin's place was fantastic. Pictures are very accurate, it has a very cozy feel to it and is very clean. I stayed there with my GF for a little over a week and we both loved it. Located right near Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd( I hope I'm remembering those correctly lol) it is perfect for accessing public transportation. Whole foods is within walking distance and so is this taco food truck which is awesome and open late. Also, if you are up for it Merlin has bikes that can be used which is awesome! You can easily bike to the beach or take a quick bus ride down. One of the best malls in the area is near by. The neighborhood seems to be very safe and I never had any worries safety wise. He had Apple TV set up and Netflix which was nice and a full kitchen that I used daily which saved us a ton on food during our trip. Also, the bed was extremely comfortable and large (I am 6 ft 250 pounds) , my girlfriend and I slept comfortably and he even had a bunch of fans to keep you cool. What helped make my stay here amazing was being able to communicate with Merlin at any time via text or phone call. If I had any questions at all he was very quick to respond and gave me some awesome recommendations of places to visit and eat. He was also very accommodating although I booked pretty last minute and the price to rent his apartment is very fair and better priced then most places in that area and of that size. All in all it was a very enjoyable stay and Merlin and his apartment are in my opninion of the best in the area. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again or to recommend the place to my friends and family. You will not regret booking with Merlin! 11/10 will book again!