It's my first time to LA and we drove all the way from San Francisco in thanksgiving. The ride was not very smooth as we encountered several traffic jam and accidents on the way. We also planned to stay at several stops which led us to arrive very late at night. However, to my surprise, Sherry was very patient and heartwarming as she waited for us and gave us access to the house although it's very late at night. The rooms were delicately decorated with a strong sense of Christmas. All the basic utilities can be easily accessed and there's usually parking on the street right outside of the house.
The house is located at a relatively quiet and convenient neighbourhood. It might be slightly tricky to get around without a car but the bus stops are not too far away. Looking at a broader picture, the house is in the center of almost all the attractions in LA. It only takes twenty minutes to reach either Beverly Hills, Griffith observatory or Santa Monica, on top of being only ten minutes away from downtown through the highways. If you have friends in USC, this is probably the best house you'd get.