We set a time to meet our host by email and though it took us longer to get to the location, our host was accommodating. He went over the details of the loft and arranged for our parking. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine, a chocolate bar along with a few other snacks. Though there is a kitchen area (stove, fridge, dishwasher) it is minimally set up for cooking.
The loft was as described and is in an interesting neighborhood of downtown LA.
I think it important for renters to understand the nature of the neighborhood as it wouldn't meet the needs or tastes for all. It is a edgy neighborhood with a diverse population near to skid row. However, it is up and coming with interesting restaurants and bars. The roof pool area was a definite plus.