I cannot recommend Anthea’s home due to multiple cleanliness issues and safety concerns. The house smelled strongly of mildew/mold and was so full of mosquitoes I had to buy repellent. The mattress was uneven and uncomfortable, and the closet contained only a few broken hangers despite my 7-week stay. The kitchen was dirty with greasy, food-covered dishes and utensils. Her corgis barked through most of the night, which severely disrupted my sleep and early work schedule.

Anthea is kind but highly negligent. For days, she left used floss by the sink and a rancid rafting vest+towel in the washer. She once left town for the weekend with clothes still in the washer, so I had to do her laundry to use it. I ended my stay early after being forced to evacuate due to a near fire. She had left the gas stove on all day, with food burning. When I returned, smoke alarms were blaring, the house was full of smoke, and she was unreachable by phone call. I didn't feel safe staying there another night.

Anthea was a great, extremely responsive, and kind host. Despite sharing one bathroom, we never got in each other's way, and she was very conscientious, ensuring I had space to make food in the kitchen when I needed to. My room was lovely and had great natural light, hardwood floors, a comfortable bed, and a reliable AC. It was nice having my own entrance to the room so that I could come and go freely without being too worried about disturbing her or the dogs. Speaking of the pups, they're both adorable and extremely friendly/silly. The house is also in a convenient location, as it's a quick trip to get to neighborhoods like Los Feliz, Atwater Village, Silverlake, and Frogtown, as well as downtown LA from there. Thanks Anthea!

We had fun with Anthea and her super lovely Corgis Kasha and Karl.

Our guide Anthea was a great! This is one of more unique and low cost way to explore Los Angeles' hidden neighborhood called Elysian Valley (or aka Frogtown). Pros include (1) easy and free parking, (2) multiple opportunities to meet, pose for photos, enjoy treats, and even walk both corgis - Kasha and Karl, (3) both corgis are very well-trained & they don't bite, (4) 4 PM tour = absolutely perfect summer weather, (5) mostly easy flat terrain walk not strenuous at all, and (6) explore hidden shops and eateries! Love this guided tour and would absolutely recommend anyone who's visiting out of town or even local Angelenos!