THIS IS A GREAT BASE FOR SOMEONE LOOKING TO EXPLORE THE REAL LOS ANGELES. First of all, messaging with Linda & Gil was a breeze & a joy; quick responses, great attentiveness, SUPERhost qualities, Linda & Gil provided it all.
The space: CLEAN, stylish, cozy, SAFE, secluded (space is tucked-away behind a locked gate), the shower is AMAZING, cable television, comfy-as-heck bed & bedding, quiet, et cetera. An all-around-lovely place to stay.
The location: the 37 bus is literally two steps away from the gate. Do not fear the Los Angeles bus system, it is your friend. That being said, this is Los Angeles, so getting anywhere by transit is going to take a bit of time & planning, but of course, you have Google/Apple maps, so just type in where you want to go & select "transit." Grand Central Market (Los Angeles' answer to the "Hawker Centers" in Singapore, an absolute MUST-EAT place in Los Angeles) is reachable by hopping on the 37 (the stop is directly across the street from the unit) for about 25 minutes & getting off downtown. The Expo/subway line is about a 20 minute walk, but is easily reached by walking 5 mins from the unit to WESTERN & taking the 207 or the 757 going south. There are several small latino markets within just a few minutes walk of the unit, as well as a Ralph's (general grocery store). Trader Joe's & Target are about a 20 minute walk from the unit (they are both located on the BEAUTIFUL USC campus, definitely worth exploring, as well as Exposition Park, where the USS Endeavor Space Shuttle is located, in the California Science Center. Hollywood is reachable by taking the 757/207 on Western & Adams going North (5 min walk), as well is Koreatown (on the way to Hollywood). Venice Beach is reachable by taking the 37 West & getting off at the Fairfax Transit Hub, and transferring to the buses to Venice.
The value: An extremely good value for Los Angeles. This is a fully private studio apartment (it does share walls with the rest of the compound, but the owners/other tenants were extremely mindful of peace & quiet, no problems at all. You have your own private entrance to your unit, so coming & going while exploring Los Angeles Nightlife is very easy.
Overall, Linda & Gil's place is an extremely good value for this city. Someone who is comfortable with adventuring by bus/light rail/uber (or just has a car... but go car-free!! You can do it!). I have travelled around the world, staying in various Airbnbs & I can vouch for this place. Don't miss out on staying here, short or long term. Excellent for single travelers or couples. Thanks for reading.