I stayed here with my parents and brother for a month. The place looked great in the photos, but it was even better in person. It's a beautiful apartment. Hawthorne isn't necessary the most hip area but it's definitely really close to just about anywhere in the South Bay you'd want to go, and even close to other parts of LA (20 minute trip to downtown, for example). Cecila was there when we checked in and she was very sweet, making sure the place was stoked with some food and other things to make our move in pleasant. An excellent host, and an excellent place. Long term or short term stay, I'd recommend this place.