Barbara and Mark made us feel incredibly welcome. Having grown up in Southern California, and my husband, having attended a college in Whittier, we could not have asked for a better welcome back to our old stomping grounds after 20 years! My husband was there for a book reading at Book Soup. Not only did Barbara ensure the house was warm, welcoming, stocked with yummy goodies...she even made sure that she was at the book reading with a friend! All throughout, the stay was quiet, warm, welcoming and enjoyable. The neighbourhood is great. We intend on making this our stopping point each time we come back to LA. It was hard to leave the charm, warmth, quiet and immeasurable hospitality.