Carlos' place worked well for me during my month-long stay in Los Angeles. The apartment is comfortable and well stocked. Even though it is only a half block from a busy intersection the apartment was amazingly quiet - which was very important for me. It also felt very safe. Century City Mall, about a 10 minute walk, is top-notch and has everything you could possibly need, including a grocery store. And for those who like to walk, the neighborhoods around the apartment are nice to walk through and it is about a 40 minute walk to Beverly Hills and about a 40 minute walk to Westwood Village.
Carlos was a great and communicative host.