We stayed at Teresa's rental over the July 4th long weekend and didn't have any issues finding the place. The directions were clear in the email that she sent to us, including the instructions that she gave us on how to enter the unit when Nassim wasn't able to physically be there to greet us. We were really glad that the place had AC units in both bedrooms upstairs! The sound and comfort of the AC had our 2-year old son knocked out right away in his room. And it was also nice that his room had the sun block-out shade, so it was nice and dark even during the day when he had to take his afternoon nap.

The only thing that I would advise to parents with young kids is that this place might not be the safest for your toddler, but ONLY because the staircase is made of hard concrete. We had to watch our son closely to make sure that he wasn't climbing up or down the stairs. I think we would've felt better if there was a baby gate. But other than that, he enjoyed the toys that were provided by Teresa.

Also, make sure that you bring your toiletries, hair dryer, and extra paper goods like toilet paper, tissue, and paper towels because as Teresa had mentioned in her listing, this place is kept simple. We just made sure to bring some extra goods with us since we had a child with us, and you know how messy kids can get!

And last but not least, this place is definitely in the more urban side of LA. So just play it safe and don't walk around at night by yourself. Although we were intimidated by the neighborhood when we had first arrived, we enjoyed only having to drive 10-15 minutes from the rental to go meet up with our friends in Pasadena, Alhambra, Downtown LA, and Monterey Park. We loved the fact that we could visit all the good eats within a short distance!e

We did come across an issue with the bath tub being clogged, but it was later fixed by a plumber who came by after we notified Teresa and Nassim.

Overall, I think this place is a great find for the price you pay. Comfortable, affordable, and easy access to neighboring cities!