Highly recommend staying with Marilyn! She was very communicative and made me feel right at home. She has house rules, but honestly she ensures you are aware of them prior to booking and the house rules aren't outrageous. She has a beautiful home and it deserves to be respected. So don't let the house rules keep you from booking, because her place is nice and cozy and CLEAN! It's also very walkable to the beach and restaurants. She is also right by public transit, which was super helpful since I didn't have a car. She helps you navigate LA by sending you instructions beforehand on public transit. Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay at Marilyn's home.