I stayed at Joanna's apartment for three nights and it was really nice. The place looks exactly like the pictures. The living room is really nicely decorated. Joanna provided towels and toiletries which was essential to my needs and her room was super spacious. Check in and check out was a breeze. I also met her roommate who was really nice too.
I did not have a car so I used the buses which were three blocks away. The buses took me to downtown LA and also Santa Monica. There's a local bus and an express bus. The neighborhood is safe. There's a super market and lots of eateries within walking distance. I even found a laundromat close by to do some washing.