I had a wonderful 2 months staying in Phil's house, which truly was a home from home. A very comfortable place to stay, with everything you'd need at hand, in a nice quiet neighbourhood. If you have a car (essential for LA), the location is perfect for freeway access, and you can usually park directly outside the house, otherwise there are always spaces on the neighbouring streets. It's also worth noting that there's a street light close by, so you can feel safe entering & leaving the house at night.
Phil himself was very friendly & helpful, not that I needed his help because there were no problems with the house!
As other people have noted, this place is very convenient for the life & amenities of North Hollywood. Even closer at hand I can recommend Tacos Manzano (for all your Taco needs) & The California Institute of Abnormalarts (a unique freakshow/bar/musical experience), both on Burbank Blvd, and the Chandler Bikepath starting at Vineland/Chandler for those wanting somewhere peaceful to run.
Overall, thoroughly recommended, and I'd be more than happy to stay there again.