The place: Cooper's house is situated in a peaceful neighborhood full of unique detached wooden houses erected in the 1900s. The place is an easy walking distance to the USC campus - typically about 15 minutes if you don't get distracted by the hummingbirds, butterflies, and other critters distributed on route. You're not just getting a room while you're here, but large communal areas, modest front and back gardens, a south-facing porch, and a kitchen with everything you could need. Even hot water on tap for teas and coffees (particularly important for a British guy used to electric kettles!). The neighborhood is generally very peaceful, with the occasional sound-system-on-a-bike rolling by in the daytime with some decent tunes.
The people: On arrival to the house in the middle of the night, I was greeted by a poster in the front window that says 'take care of muslim, black, women, queer, latinx, native, immigrant, POC, trans, disabled, LGBTQI, low income, artist, friends, family & community' and I immediately knew I was in the right place! The house is currently populated mostly by grad students and/or musicians from all walks of life. Many associated with USC. Everyone has been friendly, helpful, and open. Cooper is a busy bee but always makes time to answer enquiries or for philosophical discussion. Always a pleasure to talk to and doesn't beat around the bush if there are any issues.
I would highly recommend this place! Safe travels!