Joyce and her family are lovely: they were communicative, thoughtful, and set up a lovely, clean, artistic space. I spent a month in this cottage. The kitchen had everything I needed, and the cottage was very spacious, with a great air conditioning system (!) – all of which I really appreciated. Also, this place is super close (5 mins walking) to the lovely and charming Echo Park neighborhood, which has a gorgeous park, tons of cute coffee shops and restaurants (lots of vegan options!). Ultimately, I had some trouble with the location of the cottage. Primarily, there is some street noise near the cottage – it is across from a hospital, and there are neighbors that can be loud (shouting, etc.), as well as many barking dogs. It should also be noted that the cottage is close to a freeway. Ultimately, I had some trouble sleeping given the area noise (but, I am a light sleeper). This may not be a problem for others. Additionally, given the busy street, I felt a bit exposed when I had the window blinds open, as many people passing by could see in, etc. Overall, I think this place is great if you are seeking a clean, cool, spacious stay, and don't mind street noise and a bit less privacy (windows open out onto the street and hospital entrance).