My roommates and I stayed here for over two and half months this past summer and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jongpil was a fantastic host during our 75 night stay; he was very helpful and friendly, but never invaded anyones’ privacy and stayed out of the way unless asked for help. He responded really quickly to texts. With that being said, though, there were a few times we did need some help with some concerns.
The space itself is relatively small, but feels very “home-y”. The furnishings are very nice and the beds were really comfortable. There were three of us staying here for ten weeks and we never once felt too “cramped”. The connecting hallways to the shared bathroom was really nice, as there was full access to the bathroom directly from both bedrooms. Front “lawn” area was nice, we purchased a lawn chair to have in the shaded area to read outside. There is plenty of street parking on the block and we were able to use one of the covered spots at the end of the driveway that comes with the unit. If you have a 2nd car, they both need to be really small because it's tight squeeze. The street cleaning happens weekly and you need to move your car if you are parked on the street; minor inconvenience but you do have to move if you are on the street. We were never bothered by neighbors, etc. There’s a great corner store around the block to get cheap snacks and drinks for late nights as well.
Over the course of 10 weeks, we encountered three cockroaches inside the AirBNB. They were harmless and were killed/disposed of immediately, and when informed, Jongpil immediately asked for consent to enter the space to treat it with pesticides. The AirBNB was treated after the second cockroach, and it took about 7-8 weeks for a third one to get in but it had nothing to do with the cleanliness of the unit.
The kitchen is the perfect size for a quick meal, but the only issue with it is the overhead air filtration system. The smoke/steam sucked up by the oven fan is sent directly into the empty cabinet above the oven, meaning there’s really no filtration and dispersing of the smoke/steam caused by cooking. It’s a small detail, yes, but there were a few instances the smoke detector was set off because of it. This has been mentioned in other reviews too so it's unfortunate it's still an issue; a workable issue but still happening.
The neighborhood is in good location if you have a car or will be relying on public transportation. Extremely close to the interstate, and there is a bus stop less than 2 blocks from the front door of the AirBNB. Easy to get anywhere in the city.
Overall, my roommates and I loved our stay here. Minus the few hiccups that were out of our and Jongpil’s control, everything was smooth as could be. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay long-term in Los Angeles, I recommend staying here.