I’m really happy with my time at Melissa. The house is a work of art and spacious. I had a great conversation with Palmer over breakfast and he is very welcoming. My bed up the ladder was comfortable. It can get hot at time due to it’s summer, but I used the fan provided so it was quite comfortable for me to sleep at night. There are also some books you can read and/or trade by my bed, which I thought was a nice touch. Ladder can be steep, but after a couple times you get used to it quickly.
I would recommend Melissa’s place if you stay in DTLA or planning on using public transit. The metro station is not too far, though I used a Lyft to get there since it was hot outside for the long walk. There are some places to explore around. If I have more time in my next visit, I’ll certainly check out more.