It’s easy to forget how big LA is, and that even places in Venice might be a half-hour walk from the beach. Hertford Union overlooks the canals, and the sea is less than five minutes away on foot. It’s big, the kind of thing that naturally comes to mind when you think of LA. There are white walls, terraces, greenery, exposed wood. It’s also kept in wonderful condition, and you can see that this is a matter of pride for the hosts, Trevor and Lauren. Home truths: *The canals are a major attraction so the area gets busy *It's set over four floors, which means that stairs are a necessary evil *One bed is in the living room, while the fourth bedroom is an open mezzanine