Alicia's home is beautiful - clean, sunny, and extremely comfortable. The back deck is great as well. It was our first time visiting L.A., so we weren't sure about locations. Alicia's house is located very close (walking distance) to Hollywood Blvd., where you can see some of the famous old Hollywood theaters, the walk of stars, etc. It is also right next to the Hollywood Bowl, which is very cool. You will have to drive pretty much anywhere you want to go (the beach, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, downtown L.A., etc.), but that seems pretty standard in L.A. Nothing is far away, just a short drive. Re: the house itself, it was great. The beds and bedding were luxurious - soft and comfy. Bedrooms both had TV with cable, and the bathrooms were very clean. The living rooms is gorgeous - tons of windows, so it is very sunny. We loved opening the windows to feel the breeze. It will be a great home base for anyone visiting L.A., as long as you're ok driving to get to other spots.