My friend and I were taking a mini vacation in the Los Angeles area, and we ended up staying at Emanuela's place. This turned out to be the perfect little oasis for the two of us. We were planning to do things all over the Los Angeles area, and we needed a comfy, quiet place to use as our home base. The place is nestled in the foothills of Tujunga, away from all the hub-bub, but it was close enough to the 210 freeway (and Starbucks, In-N-Out Burger, and a grocery store) so that we could easily head out towards parts unknown, near and far. We were on the go from early morning, until late at night, so we were very pleased to find comfortable, clean beds with soft sheets and cozy comforters, and some very cute stuffed buddies, a yellow M & M guy, and a puppy dog, were there to greet us along with some fluffy pillows. The kitchenette was very nice too. Although there was no kitchen sink, the hosts provided a dish drainer, dish soap, and sponges so we could wash and rinse our dishes in the bathroom sink, which worked out just fine for us. There was also a microwave oven and a mini fridge, which was very convenient for bringing back leftovers, and reheating them. We ate out every day, so this was just right for our needs. If you needed anything else, though, there was a whole compliment of cups and plates, and utensils, even a pizza cutter, and a wine bottle opener, plus coasters, and hot pads, knives and a cutting board, which would come in very handy if you wanted to have a little picnic on the covered patio, which looked out over a pretty yard. They also had a BBQ grill on the patio, and an enclosed area with a washing machine and dryer available if you needed it. There was also a hot tub, but we got home too late to try it out. We did appreciate the decent sized flat screen TV and the selection of DVD's. Emanuela and Raye thought of everything to make us feel welcome, comfortable, and right at home. They provided a nice selection of tasty snacks from chips and cookies and Pop Tarts, to Greek yogurt, V-8, coffee, bottled water, fresh fruit, a real lemon for my tea, plus a nice selection of teas, plus some beer and wine for the grown ups. One thing that I really appreciated, which I have found sorely lacking in other rentals, are the items that when you need them are invaluable. Not niceties, but necessities when you really need them: a toilet plunger (super clean and brand new), a first aid kit, plenty of extra toilet paper, emergency flashlights, and a container of wet wipes. It was like they were reading my mind, and rectifying the wrongs of other, less thoughtful rentals. Better to have these things and not need them, than the alternative. Thank you...