We stayed at Marco's place for three nights, he's a warm hearted host and gave us quite a lot suggests for the travel tips. First night is was a so unfamiliar city when driving from the airport to Marco's house, but the second day when we were back it feels like a "home". Although a bit distance to some key LA areas but good location to Universal Studio and not too faraway from hollywood ave by drive. Of course the room was clean and offers most of the things in the room -hot water, micro-wave oven, towel, even food :) . Thanks Marco, and the yard is amazing.