FIRST AND FOREMOST:
Thanks to Benjamin, Blanca and little Solo for a terrific experience. They were extremely conscientious, communicative and friendly. The guest house is exactly as advertised: comfortable, well provisioned, private and very convenient. The gated, off-street parking is an excellent bonus.
THAT SAID:
Get your bearings in the neighborhood. A couple blocks in one direction is a trendy, vibrant and engaging commercial zone (without planning or expecting it, we were out on Saturday until 2 a.m. having a great time). A block in the other direction is dowdy, gray and a bit lifeless.
IN BRIEF:
If you're staying in L.A. and want to experience a lively, energetic and very neighborhood-y neighborhood, Silver Lake is an excellent place to be. B&B's B&B gives you a nice little place to call home.