Pros: Neighborhood is residential however it is right next to sunset Blvd and close to hip cafes, bars and restaurants. Echo park has an artsy quality to it. May call it edginess or hipster. I found it to be different and interesting. Ostrich Farm, Sage Restaurant, Woodcat Coffee, and Lot 1 (bar) are all a couple of blocks away. Several vintage/thrift shops are in the area. Not my thing but my girlfriend liked it. The hosts were great communicators and checking in/out was a breeze. Also, Jerry accommodated my request to park my girlfriend’s parents car in the lot for a couple of hours while we attended the Dodger’s Game (stadium is close by), which was really nice. Artwork in the unit was beautiful. I especially liked the peacock painting and felt that I was staying in an artist’s residence.
Cons: This apartment is a duplex in the middle or immediately adjacent to an apartment complex. There was no privacy. We heard every peep from the connected unit - it literally felt like there was another person inside the room with us walking around. People from the apartment complex walked around the unit all the time adding to the feeling of being exposed/open. Area is gritty. We felt the need to be on alert, particularly at night.
Would urge people to be careful backing up out of the driveway. It was useful having someone else help me back up as echo park Blvd is a very busy street.