Host: First, let me start off by saying David was great at check-in. Our check-in process with him was pretty seamless. I appreciated that he was at the location, waiting for us when we arrived. He was very informative and gave us some advice and suggestions on how to make the most of our traveling arrangements. During our stay he was not too outreaching. However, he did reply when I contacted him once. FYI, he had me sign an "tenant agreement" form during check-in.
Pros: You'll have the entire place to yourself. It is small, cozy, and quaint, if you like that sort of thing.
Cons: A bit of a musty smell, as the place is a bit old. The towels and linen look a bit old and unkempt. The amenities are lacking (no waters, paper towels, toothpaste, the body washes and other bathroom amenities were almost empty, etc.) The appliances can use an upgrade (tv, dryer was broken, the microwave wasn't effective, etc.)
The neighborhood was nice and safe, but just a little too quiet for me, maybe because I'm from NY. (Just my personal opinion.)
Overall, our host was great at check-in and we enjoyed our stay in LA, but the listing didn't meet our expectations of what was advertised.