I highly recommend staying at D'vora's guesthouse. It is very charming and centrally located in a walkable, residential part of Los Angeles. The place was very clean and had everything you need (even a yoga mat and bed for a pet, which I did not use). There is a friendly older couple in the front house, who are very nice and sometimes use the large and well appointed outdoor space (plenty of outdoor seating and tables where you can lounge or dine). I particularly enjoyed the proximity to the restaurants and coffee shops on W.3rd, as well as the Farmer's Market nearby. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that parking on the street was not a problem at all.
D'vora was a gracious, responsive and attentive host. She responded to any text or email promptly, which I really appreciated. Again, I highly recommend staying here.