It was a wonderful stay at Bill's home. Here are all the things that made it a unique and pleasant stay:
1. I've never seen a more well-stocked place, including a curling iron and feminine products! Lotsss of comforters and towels and TP!
2. Bill's incredibly thoughtful and communicative and responsive. He's understanding, accommodating and detail-oriented.
3. The apartment's location is great, close to good restaurants if that's what you're into. But note that there are lots of homeless people right outside the apartment building for those who are unfamiliar with DTLA.
4. Place looks exactly like the pictures, even more spacious in real life. beautiful view at night, and very homey like a true Airbnb experience.
5. Definitely read the house manual!! lots of good info.
Few things to note:
1. We paid ~$100 for parking for 3 nights, both in the open parking lot adjacent to the apartment building and also meter parking for convenience.
2. If you're a light sleeper, make sure you bring earplugs! you'll hear people screaming and police cars all night. However, Bill has an air purifier thing that's like a white noise machine (worked wonders) and he has masks and earplugs too.
3. The living room couch is a bit old--be careful when you sit in between the cushions by accident where the metal could hurt your bottom.