Michelle’s home is warm and inviting. I stayed for a month and was sad to leave. The house has lovely gardens and a nice outside area. The guesthouse is PERFECT for a solo traveler and even has a private patio area where you can sit and soak up the SoCal sunshine.
The guest house has high ceilings which makes it feel open and airy. Even on an 85* day, I didn’t feel the need to use the AC. Michelle was very responsive to any of my questions. The wifi is really fast and good for zoom meets.
The Melrose Arts District is as cool as it gets in LA. There’s a whole spectrum of cuisines within walking distance. Maybe it’s because I’m a NYer and like to walk, but I don’t think you really need a car in this area.. I found that walking the area was fun. It might take you a bit to get around but it’s 100% doable. There are multiple alternatives to renting a car: Uber, scooters, bikes.
I would 100% recommend Michelle’s place to anyone. It was the best month I’ve had all year. :)