Overall we thought this apartment was a good stay for the price!
The building exterior was on the older side, but the inside of the apartment looked nice and modern. It was clean and neat (which is always appreciated), especially the bathroom, which featured a brand new vanity. The bed was comfortable, and a nice plus was that it was KING sized (which is hard to find at Airbnbs).
Some things to consider: 1) If you need the room to be pitch black, the blinds don’t close all the way, so there’s some light that comes in in the morning (the outside patio is covered, which blocks most but not all of the light); 2) There were space heaters in the bathroom and bedroom, which served us fine since we only stayed there to sleep, but we’re not sure if you can turn on the heater for the entire apartment.
Location: It’s a great place to stay if you’re going to Universal Studios (10 min drive, or $8-10 Lyft/Uber). It’s also located a half mile from a Metro station, but like most LA neighborhoods, there are pockets of streets that are not ideal for walking. The apartment also came with a covered parking space, which was a life-saver since street parking looked limited.
Communication: 5-Stars! Our host was very accommodating and was quick with all her responses (she accepted us with only a couple of hours notice, and we were so grateful).