Al and Sybil run a very comfortable "guest house" in their large garden. The studio is spacious, clean, comfortable, private, quiet and safe. It also backs on to a canyon garden with a very diverse and interesting resident bird population - from hummingbirds to a family of red tail hawks.

While this is definitely in the 'burbs, the rental is quite convenient to the I5, and good local shopping, although none of these are close enough to walk too, or accessible from public transport. One needs a car.

Al is usually around and available to help with local pointers or to fix anything that needs repair. You also get, gratis - his very special granola.

I recommend this place.