Todd's place was great! My 13 year old daughter and I stayed for three nights. We've stayed at ABNBs all over the world and this rates right up there with one of the best. It's a little oasis in the sprawl of LA. From my perspective, the house presents even better in person than in the pictures (and the pictures are pretty amazing). The things that can't be photographed really added to the vibe - the slight breeze, the herbal scent of vegetation, the way the sun lights up the house in the afternoon....it was really great landing here after all day out in LA traffic. I'm an avid runner and hiker so I generally like to stay at places that afford easy access to trails and/or running friendly neighborhoods. Todd's house is located in the perfect spot if this is your thing. There is a "secret trail" (see guidebook in house) .5 miles away from the house that affords beautiful views of LA (try a morning hike/run for a sunrise). The neighborhoods are great for patching together a good run no matter what type of mileage you are seeking. We actually met two neighbors while out on a walk one day. Super friendly. The location of the house is perfect in general for getting around LA - very close to Venice, Santa Monica area. Check out The Butcher's Daughter (they have a location in West Village that I frequent often-amazing vegetarian selection-try the juice sampler, too) and Wanderlust Creamery (ate my weight in ice cream here)!
Oh, and Todd has installed an alkaline water dispenser at the kitchen sink! That was certainly a score in my book. For coffee drinkers, there is also a Keurig coffee machine with various coffee pods.
Thanks for the stay, Todd!