Mary is a wonderful host who you can get in touch with very easily. She has great recommendations for places to eat and sights to see, and she usually replies quickly to your messages.
The alley which this place resides in may look a little dodgy from the outside, but the inside is very clean and spacious. Mary provides you with everything you need in your stay: clean bed, towels, eating utensils, and shower materials. Although you will be sharing the bathrooms with the other guests, we hadn't run into any problems, as all the guests are made sure to clean up after themselves.
The place is also very safe, as it is secured with cameras on the outside, and a gated door that locks after you close it.
The location is close to the life of the city, and about a ten-minute drive from Universal Studios, which was what my friend and I were staying there for. (And also the sights and foods!)
If you are using Lyft, this is an easy location for them as it is not directly on Hollywood Blvd, but in an alley close enough on it that the drivers can pick you up/ drop you off easily without worrying about holding up traffic. Due to the closeness to Hollywood Walk of Fame, this location also makes it quite noisy. Mary does provide earplugs to help with this.
In short, this was a wonderful place to stay. Everything you need is provided, and entertainment and food are all close-by.