This is a really great little place to base yourself in a big city like LA. It is close to the Metro and other stores/services. Mary is a great host who will help you with anything you need, and is very easy to communicate with. Note well that you might not meet a lot of people during your stay here, like in a hostel, but it offers privacy, a great little studio that feels like home and it is like having a small home away from home. The bathroom is separate and shared, the kitchen is also shared. I would stay here again for the location close to the Metro and I felt safe here.