From the moment I stepped inside the walls of this gorgeous Irving Gill compound, I felt instantly at home. The Casita is surrounded by a beautiful screen of bamboo that makes it feel both serene and private, while letting in lovely light. The Casita itself is designed and furnished with impeccable taste: a combination of mid-century modern furniture, walls of books & rich accents from African & Moroccan fabrics and pillows. The kitchen is spacious, as is the bathroom and there's tons of storage space for clothes. I love the outdoor shower and, best of all, the bedroom has French doors that open onto the courtyard and a lovely fountain that lulls you to sleep. Paul was accommodating and solicitous -- leaving his guests as much privacy as they wanted. It's a great bonus to have a gate opener and an off-street parking place. And the location is, as advertised, superb, with the restaurants, yoga studios, coffee shops & boutiques of Larchmont Village an easy walk away. I come to Los Angeles often on business and this was far and away my favorite place to stay.