I stay at Brendan and Stina's home for 2 nights. They're very welcoming. Stina is very nice and spent a while to help me getting familiar with the area. The house is a little crowded in the hallway and kitchen, but you have lots of space in your bedroom. No problem carrying my luggage into the bedroom. Definitely need to pinpoint the mattress. It's very comfortable. Unlike the hotel bed which will sink you down, the mattress is little firm and gives support. The location is great, It's 1 block a way from the Red Line, and between downtown and Hollywood.