Tal was an amazing host! He responded very fast to my messages. He was very accommodating. The room is lovely! Exactly as pictured. Tucked away down the side of the house. Lots of privacy from the street. Felt very safe during my trip. I usually stay at the Studio 6 (motel 6 brands) motel just down the way from Tal. Where there are often prostitutes and crackheads. So this was a way better experience. I grew up in Van Nuys and the surrounding area so I know the area well and this little neighborhood Tal's is located in is a quiet peaceful nook tucked away in the bustling city! Parking was easy with my smaller car, but Saturday night I had to get creative to find a spot. Because free parking is scarce in Los Angeles no matter where you go. I felt right at home here.
Here are some things people might have issues with but it wasn't a problem for me; The path to the room is small and has a lot of character it's uneven and rustic so It might not be good for older people or people with balance or walking issues. There are also two steps to get up to the platform for the room so it is not wheelchair accessible. The hardwood floors in the room creak a lot but it didn't bother me at all. There are no controls for the central air or heating in the room. But there were fans provided and I was able to open the window and the door to the room to get some cooler air at night. Being from Arizona I was fine with whatever temperature Tal had it set to. It was cold while I was there mostly. The bed was a bit hard and by the third night my back was hurting but It wasn't as bad as the worst motel bed I've ever slept on so it was fine.
Overall I had a great time while I was there and this little room was so comfortable that it felt like home.