Tracy is a great host and a very cool woman. I stayed here for a little over month and found it suited my needs perfectly. The place is small and not without its quirks, but it had everything I needed, and felt very cozy, cute, and comfortable. It's definitely rustic, but for a long-term stay on a budget, it's hard to imagine anywhere dreamier.
I felt like I was tucked away in rustic Topanga, even though location-wise, I was right in the middle of urban L.A. Tracy's sizable yard is strewn with orange trees and flowering bushes. Every time I left the apartment, I was greeted by an adorable, spunky bunny who basically wouldn't let me leave without paying a vegetable toll.
The location is fantastic -- steps from Elysian Park, a pleasant walk to a super trendy strip of Echo Park Blvd, and easy driving distance from everywhere you want to go in Northeast LA. It was quiet and peaceful and all around lovely. I'll miss it!