We spent over 2 months in Maile place. It is set up the hill from Sunset, there are a lot of nice restaurants/cafés in walking distance, as well as grocery and other shopping. The apartment is very clean and the neighborhood very quiet - except on fridays at 8, when the neighbors have their gardeners in :D
Maile is a great host, she responds super fast to any concerns you might have. We felt a bit cold in the beginning (we arrived there mid-jan, and houses in LA are not really super insulated), but she immediately gave us more blankets.
And finally, the view from the deck is just AMAZING! 180 degrees sunshine all day, facing south, from downtown to Santa Monica. You will see the most beautiful sunsets ever.
We loved it and can't wait to get back!