Mike's place is fabulous! First of all, the space is GORGEOUS! We really could not believe how great it was. Located behind a gated entry and on beautiful grounds, the guest house has MORE than everything you need to feel right at home. Mike greeted us in person and showed us everything we needed to know about the house and access in and out while visiting. We really felt like we had a luxurious home for our stay in LA. It's more than well-appointed; it's just like a fully stocked home. The courtyard and grounds are lush and gorgeous and from the kitchen to the bathrooms, we had more supplies than we've ever seen in any Airbnb we've stayed in before. Mike could not have been nicer or more accommodating. We felt safe and relaxed the entire time.
Some things you should know:
1. The master bed is SUPER FIRM (I mean s.u.p.e.r. f.i.r.m.!). If you like a soft, comfy bed then this is not your top choice.
2. There's a lockout on the AC that prevents the guests from a setting lower than 74. I will ask about this when booking future Airbnb units because we sleep with the AC on super low, and for me, hot nights = nightmares and restless sleep.
3. Mike has an AWESOME German Shepard who is, quite possibly, the most well-behaved doggie I've ever met in person. Even if you're scared of dogs, don't be scared of this one. He may greet you at the gate but he just wants to welcome you home and possibly persuade you to play a game of fetch. We miss him already.