Despite perhaps not always being the best of guest, a real, true honest ahnd direct Mexican American family familiar with all the vast complexities of life. Utterly unobtrusive if all you're looking for is a place to come and go, but also not judgemental if somehow you're on a journey too. Beautiful little garden both in the front and back and lemon trees (okay to pick) in the yard, if you happen to have a chance to meet 'abuela' the plants proprietor, very kind, but also very experienced, wise, knowing, woman, you have the chance to look beyond your years, or maybe even sample some real earnest authentic Mexican cooking, straight from the stove.
Jaime, the brother that is also sometimes here will also never trouble you in the least, but is otherwise open and friendly, if finding friends is your thing, and give you much to think about life.
Otherwise, also, an extremely calm and very 'safe' part of LA. Just as Vanessa herself says, ensure the location itself matches your goals or means of transport.