This place is awesome! It was the perfect home base for us as we explored around LA. When we were there, the recently installed AC kept the home really cool. The decor in the home is extremely efficient and the art was especially welcoming. Even with the home being sandwiched between the main home and a neighboring dwelling, it still felt extremely private. The street parking isn't ideal, but as everyone mentions, it's available though you may need to take a short walk up/down a hill. Depending on the time of day/night you arrive, you can possibly find a spot right out front but be aware of the parking restrictions (mostly involving Mondays). The area seems decent, lots of working families, but it is still LA so I definitely advise you to remove all valuables before parking your car. I left mine for two days in the same spot and had no issues. Security doesn't seem like an issue due to the hillside location of the house and the large metal gate, but still make sure everything is locked before you exit. There isn't a lot of nightlife/things to do nearby so if you're looking to be locally spontaneous, this might not be the area for you. There's really only a couple markets and food vendor/spots nearby. However, if you have your game plan set for what you're doing in the city, this is definitely for you. Although we didn't need much, I appreciate Heather reaching out daily to make herself available if we did need something.