Kirk was very responsive to texts, both before and during my stay. The apartment is located on a residential street with business areas close by. It turned out to be pretty convenient for most places I wanted to go.
There is a locked gate you have to open to access the property, and parking is at the end of a narrow driveway.
The apartment is part of an old home, and as such, has no central heat. Kirk says normally there's no need for it, but the week I stayed LA had a cold snap that got down to the upper 30s at night. Even with 2 space heaters, it was chilly enough in the apartment that I needed to keep on my coat and bundle up with a blanket.
The apartment was fairly clean, but the microwave and coffeemaker weren't cleaned. There is a full kitchen, no dishwasher. There were several cooking basics in the cupboard, as well as a selection of tea.
The bath was also stocked with basics; only 2 towels for the week, might have been nice to have access to more. The shower had good water pressure; it's an old shower, and looks it.
The internet signal was fine, didn't try the TV. There is a young child in the house, and I could hear sounds of running overhead, as well as various other sounds of people like music and laughter. There is a parking lot of some sort outside the bedroom window, and several mornings before 9 I heard a dirt bike or cars starting up.
The bed is firm, a bit lumpy, but I slept fine. There are heavy curtains to keep out the street lights, and the area is quiet at night.
Overall, a pleasant place to stay; Kirk was available, but not at all intrusive.