Check in was super easy with the instructions. The place is cutely decorated with a fully stocked kitchen, reading books everywhere, and super fast internet. Smart tv with couch nook. David and Lauren were friendly and prompt in all our communications and encounters. This is a converted basement essentially with unfinished floors. Slippers may be recommended. Expect some noise from host family living above during day hours. Nothing too disruptive, kind of cute to hear laughter of children. Some unexpectedly loud house noises happened periodically (and early in the morning unfortunately) possibly due to water pipes as it seemed to coincide with hearing water running after. White noise machine can help. Some bugs like spiders appeared quickly but it’s kind of par for the course in a basement like setting. Great location to access Glendale, silver lake and east Hollywood areas. Walked to nearby frog town brewery and the river walk. Overall enjoyed stay and would recommend as home base for exploring and recharging.