I can’t say enough good things.
First, the location is truly perfect in that it is equidistant from wherever you may want to go. You’re about a 20$-30$usd uber give or take from the beach, downtown, Hollywood etc. The bus and metro is pretty easy to get to as well if you feel like saving a bit. The neighbourhood is sleepy in the best way, quiet for the evening, safe for walking, really just an escape from the intensity that LA brings. It’s also a stones throw away is a plaza with a grocer and cafes etc.
Now the house. The house is wonderful. I stayed alone and it was great! Enough space to lay my things out, pace around planning my day or just decompress and catch some z’s after the sun. The back yard was awesome, sun and nature filled as well when you just want to hang out.
Now I didn’t get a chance to meet Beth because I was a busy bee, but Jim was a gem. I’m a social person but when I’m on my own I don’t like to talk too much, so I truly mean it when I say he was the perfect host. Jim was the perfect amount of great conversation, great tips and great jokes. He was super encouraging (I was showing some art for the first time in a Gallery on Melrose), and made me the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had. I could come and go any time (which I did, mind you I’m not a crazy late partier) and not be too worried about disturbing anyone.
Really I can’t say enough, it was great and I know will be great again as I will definitely make this my home away from home in LA.