Luiz is a great host! He is very easy going and made us feel right at home. He also had some tips on what to do in the area and was always up for a chat about our and his adventures.
The apartment is very clean and has everything we needed. The room is on the smaller side, but has lots of storage for your stuff, so no problem at all.
A quick note: The bedroom is the only one in the apartment, Luiz sleeps in the living room when he has guests. You have to go through there to go to the bathroom and kitchen, but his sleeping arrangement is separated off with a curtain. This was not a problem at all for us, but something to be aware of before booking.
We really recommend staying with Luiz, and would do so again if we are in the LA area. Great value, too!