We rented this house for 2 months and what a gem! It was the perfect space for us and my young family's needs and we were super impressed with how quiet and comfortable it was (despite being super close to a freeway) and how well appointed the kitchen is (learn to cook a french tart?!). This is in an authentic L.A. neighborhood, a safe one with quality taco and pupusa stands nearby.
Like a lot of places in L.A. the home does not have central heat or A/C so expect to need extra layers or cold plunges the times of year the weather's not perfect (generally Dec-Jan for cold and Jul-Oct for hot). The hosting agency was a little slow in response time but was accommodating of all of our needs and the odd emergency.
The close proximity to the 2 freeway made it easy to jet up into the mountains for hikes, Pasadena or Glendale for lunch or out to Malibu for the beach (1 hr drive) as well as being relatively close to Griffith Park and Downtown. Loved the Penny Oven (breakfast spot) and doing yoga at One Down Dog up the street on Colorado. A car is definitely recommended as Target is really the only thing within easy walking distance.