Akiko's home is a true Home experience that will inspire you to take-care of it as you enjoy your stay. My room is well-appointed like a 1st class hotel room, especially its high quality mattress & bedding. Many extras include fruit & water offerings in-room and in the dining area. The kitchen is well laid out, clean, and fully functional as you'd expect in the nicest of homes. Two adjacent bathrooms eliminates the anxiety of "planning" for your shower or bath; they were constantly cleaned and were stocked with extra towels & bath amenities. The living room has stylish and comfortable furnishings.
The street is quiet (Sat. night!) with neighbors whom greet you as you walk-by. Driveway parking, a rarity in the "West Side" area, is E-Z by good visibility & room on both sides.
Good Public Transportation! E-Z (i am 70) heavy-suitcase-rolling walk to Metro Expo line, ~11-minutes (to Downtown LA attractions, Union Station, & greater LA area). FEW minutes walk to Pico Avenue bus service, direct to beaches, downtown Santa Monica and Los Angeles.