This was a lovely older home in a well established neighborhood. The location is wonderful if you don't have a car, close to the buses with a short walk. We were able to do much of what we wanted using the LA metro and buses. We felt safe walking in the area, even at night. Nearby are good ethnic restaurants which are reasonable and very good. Noise in any city can be a problem but the area was quiet. We were able to use the fully equipped kitchen for meals preparation if we so desired. All in all this was a nice place to stay at a reasonable price...