Came to Van Nuys for my husband's pilot training at the Van Nuys airport. We did not need a rental car because it was a perfect location-- 4 min walk to bus stop, 10 min walk to grocery store and if flying in to Burbank during daytime hours (no bus middle of night) one bus takes you to the neighborhood. If you want to get out beyond Van Nuys, a rental car would be helpful. ...I put 4 stars for neighborhood mainly because I am not used to living near bustling streets that have sidewalks that randomly end. The immediate neighborhood was relaxing to walk about, but beyond that I felt safe walking only during the day. ... It was a quiet, cozy place, comfortable bed, nice to have a kitchen to cook in, and the host was kind and responsive.