I can highly recommend this property and host! This place was perfect for myself and my husband during our stay from Australia. It is in a suburban area away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, and a bit of distance from the beach, so depending what you want to see in LA may depend if this is right for you. We like to take our time and relax in comfort when we travel, so it was perfect for us. The room is a separate building from the home so there is a feeling of privacy, as well being close to the host if anything is needed. It is clean and comfortable with nice decor and all the amenities we could ask for. This property is near the "other Chinatown", and we took our host's local tips for a great massage and quality food. The best thing was the amazing hospitality we received! We felt like we were treated as friends and not strangers or clients, and truly feel that we have made a new friend. I had been wondering how near "near to shops" was, but it was literally across the road from a small mall with a variety of shops and food. We had rented a car so there was no problem to get to the attractions we wanted to see via the freeways, and they accommodated parking for us on their driveway. A tip for international travellers: everything they say about LA drivers is true, driving these roads is a 2 man job requiring 100% concentration for both driver and navigator. If you want to save the stress catch uber instead. But back to the property and hosts: absolutely highly recommended! :)