My stay at Marty's guest room was near perfect. Check in was smooth and communicated perfectly. He was very responsive and it was very easy to check out.
The space itself is great and is perfect for 2 adults. It's a comfortable private room with a separate entrance.
The neighborhood is quite safe and has access to much of Santa Monica including the beach close by and several great restaurants. Although anywhere in LA is crowded it felt much quieter than the rest of the city.