The Bird House is a darling, convenient, and entirely comfortable place to stay amid what can feel like the overwhelming sprawl of Los Angeles. From a purely logistical standpoint, its proximity to the airport, several freeways, and some good markets makes it an incredibly easy home base for bopping around the city (on a good day and at a good time, you can get to the Getty in about 20 minutes!). But more than that, the house is a wonderfully homey place to gather and relax. Our trip saw three couples sharing the house, and it accommodated our preparations for a friend's wedding, a backyard birthday party, beach hangouts, and more with total aplomb. Having two full bathrooms seemed like a luxury at first but we quickly realized it was a real necessity, and the bedrooms are all well-furnished, spacious, and feel nicely private (so there need be no hurt feelings about someone getting the "worst" room!). Sara was an excellent host--quickly responsive, explained the easy check-in and check-out process in detail--and all of us would gladly return to the Bird House on future trips to L.A. Thank you, Sara, for a wonderful stay!