This yurt was everything I needed. I came to East LA to explore schools and programs for writing and films studies along. I wanted to be central to Burbank, Hollywood, Downtown and Silverlake. This location is PERFECT for getting to all of these places, EVEN in the more rush our traffic times. Upon entering the yurt, I thought I might be in Earnest Hemingway's private tent! It was excellent accommodations for an outdoorsy, adventurous person like myself....actually a bit more like "glamping" for the mountaineering survivalist I can tend to be. It is still the city and it's a canvas tent basically so if you're sensitive to noise and climate, it may not be a fit for you. The moderate So Cal climate, even in this rainy weather of late, still makes for a comfortable stay in a classic, not entirely air-tight yurt (in my opinion). Carrick was very welcoming of my dog who got along well and played all afternoon with Delta, his border collie. This was a beautiful urban retreat. Thanks Carrick!