Ella and her team were incredibly accommodating and kind, and were excellent about communication. Their cute Spanish-style bungalow has had many updates and is decorated very stylishly. (My one design criticism; the TV is in the dining room instead of the living room.) The backyard was lovely, especially the lemon trees. I loved having fresh lemon juice in my tea! It’s a roomy rental and a good value with a great host.
The street is charming and neighbors friendly, and it’s in an area that seems to have long-standing poverty. I was comfortable with this part going in, but after a couple of encounters with un-housed individuals while parking in the garage off the alley (one perfectly pleasant, but one unnerving) I felt uneasy at night as I was staying alone with my young daughter. I think a group of adults would feel safe.