Life in the LA canyons is transcendental. The house is charming and well appointed. The hot tub is superb, but the attention from Bob & Heather is even better. There was coffee so the next day could start off right. In addition, there were snacks and drinks so shopping could be put off until the day after arrival. How thoughtful of the hosts considering that we had travelled cross country to get there.
The property feels like you are in the country, although you are only five minutes from Hollywood. Grauman's and Hollywood's Walk of Fame, Fairfax Avenue, Sunset Strip, the Grove, the Motion Picture Academy Museum and the La Brea Tar Pits are within a fifteen minute easy drive.
Drive 15 minutes up Nichol's Canyon Road and walk The Runyon Canyon hiking trail. It's a beautiful view and a moderate non technical walk that will justify any dinner.