Helen was a very friendly and easygoing host who made me feel entirely at home. The room was clean and the mattress was great, which I really appreciate. There were great amenities, like a bathrobe (to travel to the shared bathroom) and extra toiletries if you forgot to bring anything with you; also good internet and a TV in the room. Also there was a deep bathtub for a nice soak. And Helen includes breakfast in the deal, with tons of cereals and other choices - very convenient.

The location is a bit off the beaten path -- it takes a while to get there up through the winding streets of the Hollywood Hills, but if you need that neighborhood (which I did) it's worth the trip. She has dogs (both mild mannered) but important to know if you don't like pets. Though I normally choose a venue where I have the entire apartment, this was my first experience in a shared house and it worked out well.