I stayed at Mona's little gem while going to UCLA. Mona is a very welcoming and helpful elegant lady, and does anything to make you feel at home. Her house is in a private complex, so it feels very safe. It is approx 30mins by bus (Rapid 6 on Sepulveda Blvd or Rapid12 on Westwood Blvd) to UCLA, but it is convenient also if you have to go to Santa Monica (metro or bus number 8). Download the Transit app and you can check real time info ;) There are supermarkets close to Mona's and the covenience of the bus stops makes it easy to do pretty much anything. As for Mona, she is just great. I spent Thanksgiving with her family and is something that I will never forget. Also she is a very good cook. What else, enjoy your stay with her and look no further!