Marcella was able to accommodate me on a last-minute stay, after a conference in Las Vegas. I drove into L.A. much later than I thought, getting there at 9pm, but check-in is easy and it wasn't an issue.
The neighborhood is very quiet, primarily filled with single-family homes. All three mornings I walked over to Montana Ave and up a couple blocks to LaLa Land Kind Cafe, which had strong iced lattes and great toasts. Montana Ave also has good shopping options, dining options, adult beverage options, all within a pleasant, medium-length walk.
Parking was relatively easy. You have to move for street-sweeping on Thursdays and Fridays, but it wasn't a problem. Marcella isn't fibbing when she says there's plenty of parking.
I would absolutely stay here again.