This was a minimalist apartment with a great kitchen, which was my main need. It is simply a place to sleep, and you can enjoy the outdoor patio, as there is no real community space to gather inside. The kitchen was very nice and the beds were very comfortable, but low (box spring and mattress) which may need to be considered for elderly guests. My mom (78, with weak knees) got out of bed just fine. We slept GREAT! The neighborhood is quiet and safe and conveniently located to many freeways. And great restaurants and shopping in this majority Asian neighborhood. The access to this multi-cultural area was wonderful! There are no thermostat controls in the apartment-but the host answered my request to turn up the air conditioning almost immediately! Very attentive hosts. If you need a clean, safe and comfortable place to sleep, this will be a great fit.