Phoebe's is a fine place to stay, especially for a single or couple. The bed and bath (shower) are excellent, and although we didnt use the kitchen for cooking, it provided what we needed for snacks. The neighborhood is older L.A. and right next to big Griffiths Park (with the Dodgers stadium), excellent for walks and runs.
We used both bus and car, and both worked out very well to get around. I must say I do prefer L.A. in the cooler months; its humid heat (though only in the 80s) was sweaty.