This was a great little place to hide away from the madness that can be Hollywood/West Hollywood.
I think I was most impressed by the fact that during a large portion of my stay (I was there for three months), the weather was pretty warm but because of the two ceiling fans and the fact that it's basically built into the side of the hill and benefits from the canyon breezes, kept the place relatively cool all the time.
The one thing I would caution if you're planning on staying long-term is to plan your meal situation. The apartment has a mini-refrigerator/freezer that holds a decent amount of food but there is only a microwave. There is a hot plate but I didn't use it. I either had frozen meals or would order out. If you're only staying for a short time (a week or so), this won't even be an issue.
The market just down the street has a great deli, an impressive stock of random essentials and nice wine selection.
Luckily, it's not located too far up Laurel Canyon so when the traffic is crazy - and it usually is - you only have to deal with it for a short while before you turn off of Laurel.
Overall, I give the apartment and the host an A+. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone for long or short stays.