THE GOOD
Location is unbeatable with quick access to lots of places. There is a Trader Joe's about 0.5 mile away. LACMA, the tar pits, and Peterson Auto Museum are about a 15 minute walk.
The building and apartment are very secure and everyone was friendly. There are usually people hanging out and visiting so if that is your scene, great. If not, the room was quiet, and nobody will bother you if you want some privacy. Angela was super sweet.
Everything works - from the TV to the wifi to the microwave to the shower. That was nice to not have to worry about that kind of thing.
THE BAD
When I arrived, the access code on the lockbox was wrong so I couldn't get the key to get in. Fortunately someone was home to open the door.
I got a different room than the one I booked. The host has 2 listings. I booked the more expensive room but received the less expensive one. If I'd known, I would have just booked the cheaper room and saved money.
Someone cooked something stinky one of the days I was there. No worries - mistakes happens. But to help with the smell, someone left candles burning all night which was unsafe.
BONUS NOTE ABOUT PARKING
My fault for not realizing the unit doesn't have a private parking space. If you have a car, street parking in LA is a giant pain. Each block seems to have different rules about parking times and duration. I did not know this and so parking became a big stressor. The host was helpful in recommending parking nearby but it was a few blocks away. Just something to keep in mind if nearby, private parking is important to you.