The location is beautiful. Quiet neighborhood, plenty of street parking, and close to a state park so you're just a short walk from hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains. Those hills were fantastic for workouts!
My room was a good size for me and my cat to stay in for three months, with the added benefit of being able to lock my door with a key. You do share the bathroom with whomever is renting the room across from you, and the occasional landscapers and paella crowd.
Pepe was very welcoming and flexible with my arrival, letting me arrive a day earlier than planned. I worked the night shift while I stayed, and he was very respectful of my privacy and odd sleeping hours.