I wholeheartedly recommend Valerie's place. It was a pleasure staying there and I will try to book it again when I return to LA.
The house is in a beautiful residential area. I liked walking from her house to Abbot Kinney boulevard or biking to the nearby beach.
The room is new, modern and clean, yet welcoming and comfortable. The mattress has the right firmness. All windows are fitted with mosquito nets, so I slept without disturbances.
The little fridge stacked with tasty little snacks was just what I needed after my journey. Thanks to an unobtrusive AC system the house was cool, but not cold.
Valerie is a friendly and caring host, making you feel right at home.