This was my first time staying with a host. As a solo female traveller I was a little nervous at the prospect. So I contacted Kris before booking, and he was very understanding and put me at ease. It was the best decision I made staying with Kris (& Atty the dog!) for my holiday. I stayed for two weeks - End of Sept/ Beginning of Oct. So slightly out of peak season but the weather was still between 25C - 32C so perfect for me.
Accommodation - Kris' place is a lovely spacious condo. You get a large bedroom and ensuite bathroom - very comfy bed! You can lock your room so your belongings are very safe and secure. The complex the condo is in is very peaceful, and you're on the top floor (3rd floor) so no noise above you, and I never heard the neighbours, so I had a great nights' sleep every night. And don't forget there is a swimming pool and jacuzzi in the bottom of the complex!
Location - West Hollywood is a lovely area to stay in. There's a supermarket just 2 mins walk up the road from the condo. A variety of restaurants to try out within walking distance - Kris has great recommendations depending on the type of food you want to eat, so do ask him and he will be happy to share his local knowledge. I walked alot or used LYFT (Like Uber but cheaper and nicer drivers). From Kris' place, it is only an 8 min walk to Melrose Avenue where there are shops, bars and restaurants. By car (depending on time of day / traffic) - Hollywood Walk of Fame is 15mins, Griffith Park is 25mins, Universal Studios/Warner Bros is 30mins, Santa Monica Beach 35mins. So a great location if you're there to be a tourist like I was.
Overall, I had a fantastic holiday. I would happily stay with Kris again, and have already recommended Kris' place to some friends and colleagues :)