My family and I loved this house. The balance between form and function is perfect. Floor to ceiling/wall-to-wall windows provide amazing views of Laurel Canyon from every room. The living room wall/window opens completely, exposing the house to the open air and the sounds of the birds and waterfalls. Very nice. For music lovers, the music room has 2 guitars (very nice touch) and the master has a record player and records (also a very nice touch). The roof has seating and is great for yoga, playing guitar, or just enjoying the view.
If you are inclined to leave the house, Hollywood, shopping, hiking, and great food is minutes away. We went to the LA Farmer's Market nearly every day for lunch... Great food! If you are open to driving for an hour or so, you can hit any number of diverse beaches (cliffs, rocks, sand, boardwalks). We took the Pacific Coast Hwy from Long Beach down to Laguna Beach. That is a great way to spend a day. We could have stayed another week and not accomplished everything we wanted to do.
I would absolutely recommend this house to anyone considering LA for vacation. It's beautiful, has everything you need, is perfectly located, and the hosts are amazing.