Noel was an excellent host. Not only was the place brand new, clean, tastefully decorated, private and within walking distance of two lively neighborhoods - Silver Lake and Echo Park, but Noel was also very kind, welcoming and responsive to our questions. We would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking to experience an authentic LA neighborhood. It is certainly a good value. Also as an avid art and architecture lover their extensive Taschen book collection was a major plus!