Have you ever felt that...not so fresh feeling upon walking into an apartment? Like someone was "just there" right before you entered and things felt a bit off?
That was my first impression when I entered this property. The kitchen cabinet was slightly ajar. The TV was off-centered. The nightstand light cords were stretched to the nearest outlet instead of using an extension cord. Bathroom towels are paper-thin (bring your own if you decide to stay here).
Then upon further inspection...long curly hairs on the floor. Chip crumbs were hidden inside the TV console drawer. The bathroom ceiling vent had a thick layer of dust. Burnt bread crumbs on the kitchen counter.
The property manager made it right by sending back the cleaning crew and did another once-over, however, by that time my first impression was already tainted.
I think the best way to approach this property is that you have to "make it yours" and feel like a real local living in LA. It's like an apartment with little issues that the landlord refuses to fix...but you stay there anyway because of the pluses. This is a very generous-sized apartment in a fantastic location (walking distance to downtown Culver City plus a major local supermarket). The WiFi is fast and good for online work. The balcony overlooks Culver Blvd and is perfect for a morning coffee or a glass of wine.
All in all, if the price is right in the future, I'd still consider staying here due to its location. But there are also plenty of cuter properties in the area to choose from as well.