The home is lovely and Gerald and Eva are great hosts. The wall of windows is so beautiful with a great partial view of the hills, which makes the small space feel larger than it is. The vibe of the whole outdoor area of the property is incredibly peaceful. We went to several restaurants provided in their local guide, and they were all winners, so you can trust them. It's a nice easy walk to the reservoir, coffee, whole foods and more. It's a steep incline on the way back so you'll get a good workout. Uber/Lyft had no trouble finding us when needed. The windows and patio area directly face the back of the main house, but we always felt we had total privacy. They keep the curtains drawn in the two windows of the main house so you're never looking inside their home (aside from an occasional peek from their very cute cats, which we found delightful). The living area isn't set up for extended lounging, but you'll be out enjoying Silver Lake anyway! We had a great time.