Susan is a great host and we thoroughly enjoyed our month-long stay at her place. She lives right next door and is very responsive to any needs you may have. The house is clean, spacious, bright, and comfortable. The bonus is the delightful back yard with flowers, hummingbirds, and two seating areas, including a good size table for dining al fresco. We had been worried about on-street parking, but it was never a problem. We always got a spot, often right in front of the house. Make sure you park under a palm tree and not the other trees - there are many birds! The only negative is that it is not a walking neighborhood and there are no restaurants, cafes, bars, or shops to walk to. There is a small farmers market on Sunday mornings that you can walk to. Washington is a main thoroughfare but there is nothing of interest there. On the positive side, you can drive to most anywhere - restaurants, shopping, beach, etc. within about 20 minutes (even considering LA traffic). You definitely need a car if you stay here.