For anyone who wants a centrally located accommodation with great responsiveness from the host, look no further!
The room is fairly spacious with a personal fridge and large closets for storage. This was essential as I had about two weeks worth of stuff while travelling. It was also important when we were on the run and needed some on the go beverages and cold snacks.
Ali was a great host during our stay and always made sure that we were taken good care of. The location is about 20 min drive away from all points of interest. Our main visiting spot was the Santa Monica Pier, Venice beach and a bit of koreatown/chinatown foodie related activities. In good traffic, downtown is also about 20-30 min away via driving. He is very responsive and will respond to any questions or concerns that you may have.
Since L.A. has a lot of sprawl, I would suggest budgeting for Uber or arranging some sort of vehicle to get around. Ali's place has a parking driveway which would make it a good spot for anyone considering to drive around.
For late night eats, Ali's place is only a few min drive away from Leo's Taco truck, which is famously known for its Al Pastor tacos. Cannot go wrong with Al Pastor or any other carnitas for that matter!