I really enjoyed my stay at Joe's nice homy place for a workshop at USC. The room is very spacy and the couch is comfortable for me to work at night. A good amount of sunlight in the morning to wake me up is a plus. Joe is very responsive and his mom was very friendly as well. I did not travel much but the spot is only 15 min walk (5 min if you ride a scooter) to the metro taking you to DTLA and DT Santa Monica - great for travelers. I was worried about the neighborhood but it turns out to be a quiet and calm place – I never feel unsafe during my stay here.