We loved Carina's place. The bed was amazingly comfortable and the place was well decorated and extremely clean, and we appreciated the gated parking spot. The location was also pretty central for us as we explored LA.
The only thing we didn't love was the hotplate in place of a stove. We were able to use it to make scrambled eggs in the morning and heat up water to use the french press but as people new to hot plates, it gave us a little anxiety. I'm sure others with more hotplate experience wouldn't feel that way but it made us understand more why the listing says the kitchen is ideal for basic cooking.
In any case, we had a great time and would seriously consider Carina's place for future stays! Thanks for everything, Carina!