For those of you in a hurry: Karen was welcoming from the initial booking process to our stay. I would definitely recommend Karen's place.
Now for those who crave details: myself and my eldest daughter were looking for a location close to lawndale high school as she had a dance competition to attend. This is the first time I booked only a private room as we just needed a place to sleep for one night. I found Karen's place in Airbnb for a great price! After booking I received a wonderful inviting message from Karen and informed her of our plans. She was not bothered to the fact that we would be arriving after awards on Friday (11pm) and be leaving on Saturday at (6am). She provided recommendations for dinner and took interest in my daughters dances. She made us feel right at home. When we arrived at 11pm she offered us ice cream and welcomed us to cereal for breakfast. The room was clean and the beach decor made it feel like a real vacation. The private bathroom was great and Karen even provided us with toiletries. The mini office was a great touch as I had files to work on during the night. Overall if our competition was longer I would have loved to stay more. I would definitely recommend you stay at Karen's place!