Pros:
+ Very nicely decorated space with a clean, modern feel to it.
+ The room had everything we needed, including a refrigerator, stove, plates, glasses, and pots&pans (though a microwave would have been nice!)
+ Jeremy was quick to respond whenever we needed help and made every effort to ensure that we were having a good stay.
+ Keypad lock on both the room and the building's front door adds an extra layer of security in a tough neighborhood.
Cons:
- The surrounding neighborhood is pretty sketchy. Trash scattered on all the sidewalks, homeless people at every corner, and just about every surrounding building is barred shut and covered in graffiti. I felt safe inside the room itself but I dreaded that walk back through the neighborhood each night.
- I feel like an extra $20/night is a bit steep for adding a 3rd guest. The cost would seem justified if an extra cot or air mattress were provided, but as it stands there's no difference in the room regardless of if you have 2 guests or 3. Jeremy gave fair warning that the room was built for 2 and he was very upfront about the fee though, so I can't complain about the charge too much.
- We had some slight issues with the internet. Jeremy said he pays for 100 mbps but it only ever hit 30-40mbps for us. Caused a lot of buffering while watching streaming videos. I've had my share of issues with internet providers before though, so I'm willing to lay the blame of this with Time Warner and not Jeremy.
Overall:
Jeremy's place was wonderful. Any issues we faced were very minor in the grand scheme of things. The location was a short walk to the LA convention center so it was very convenient. The room felt clean and comfortable. And as far as LA prices go, the cost was very affordable. Jeremy made my first experience with AirBnB a very positive one and I would gladly stay at his place again!