Lovely host (Heather)! You will get one of two bedrooms that she rents out in a one-floor house. It was a comfortably sized room with a big bed (for Europeans; please note it's a LA soft mattress). You will have access to living room, shared bathroom and a big kitchen where you have space in the fridge for own stuff if wanted. Heather is the best to make you feel welcome and at home. Very easy arrival even if she is not there.
You will need a car to explore LA as there is not much in the neighborhood. You can borrow bikes from Heather but we never did so can't say if it's a good option.
Again, an excellent host and scout who is the happiest and calmest of dogs. Did not hear her bark once. It is not as clean as you can get a hotel but it makes up for it with it's charming homely touch.