We stayed here with our 2-year-old and had a wonderful time. Our daughter fully enjoyed the backyard and the many discoveries - birds, butterflies, lizards, even p22. The house is great. Quaint, cozy, and a short walk to family-friendly restaurants and gelato. Ample market choices - some walking distance and others a short 5-10 min drive. Without children - this location is a quick drive into all the fun local areas and within the standard LA drive time of 20-40mins. With children --- the backyard makes up for the lack of parks and walkable sidewalks. You will also need to bring some simple baby-proofing -- doorknob covers, outlet covers, and toilet lock. We discovered The Win-Dow and Bacari Silverlake and highly recommend both. Z was very communicative. Upstairs guests are mostly unseen but if you are sensitive to sound it can be disruptive. Enjoy!