What can I say about Cindy's place?! Beautifully decorated with a classic yet modern and artsy feel, the space is perfectly set up for a couple to enjoy. We loved making french press coffee and drinking on the deck. The shower was large and comfortable. Nice closet space and iron/hair dryer were nice touches. The building is very secure and the proximity to the Pershing Metro Station was ideal for all of our traveling about. We had no issues and great communication with Cindy who left a booklet of tips and ideas for travelers. Yes, you're near Skid Row - but you're also within a block of The Last Bookstore (ahhh!) and a few blocks from Grand Central Market. This was an ideal hub for our journey eating our way through Anthony Bourdain's love/hate relationship with LA. Would stay here again (it was hard to leave!)