My parents live in England and visit me in L.A. every six months or so – they needed a place to stay for two weeks. I live in the Fairfax District (six blocks from this apt)

Host was great. Sent email info promptly before, during and after the stay. End of the stay, the host took my parents to the airport at no charge, as I was unavailable – I was so impressed with this generosity. The host was equally resourceful when, at first, my folks had difficulty logging onto the WiFi network. She came over instantly, configured their iPads for my parents.

My folks, in their ‘60s, found the place “absolutely perfect” (Mom’s words). They liked going to the Grove shopping center, also about six blocks away. Went to breakfast there (Marmalade Cafe) several mornings. For other meals, they enjoyed Buddha’s Belly, just down the block. They also liked a classic Italian spot, Cecconi’s, at corner of Melrose & Robertson, close to my office

My parents mostly walked places, like to my apartment, 15-20 minutes away. Took a cab only once--to Century City on a shopping spree. Once they’d left, a few times, our host managed to insert a fast, skilled maid – the place was immaculate.

The folks enjoyed visiting the Getty Center in Brentwood most of all, - there was a dynamite photography exhibit on. Closer in, pretty much down the block, in Pan Pacific Park, they took in the Holocaust Museum. Dad also patronized a driving range. Also visited Burbank’s Warner Bros. studio museum. And attended two parties, one in Venice, one in Hollywood.

Angelenos know that the more coastal or elevated areas of SoCal don’t simmer in summer. Patio doors opened to a great outdoor area with a dining area for 4 people. The apt also had very efficient A/C.

Overall, the host “really looked after every detail,” Dad said, “providing everything.” Amenities include (unlike some nearby places that my girlfriend’s mother, also British, has tried when visiting) - towels and bathrobes to new batteries for the remotes. House also plenty quiet, with very quiet neighbors! Not too shabby. This place really made my folks trip - will definitely stay there again.