This host is able to offer a large space (not common in LA) for a very reasonable price. We were initially greeted by Zarah and allowed to leave our luggage in her home even before check in time as we arrived a bit early. Unable to access the room, but understandable as we were HOURS early! Our host responds to messages very quickly and was able to meet any of our needs, including laundry and a garage for our impromptu rental car. Her home is located in a very safe feeling neighborhood in DTLA within walking distance to the metro line. There is also a tasty pizzeria nearby that you can either walk to or have delivered at no cost :) There is also a dollar store nearby in case you need to purchase items you may have left at home.
Accessing the home was seamless, yet secure. Zarah provides an access code to the front door and also our private room (different codes) which eliminates the need to remember keys... what a fantastic idea!
The main shopping area in Little Tokyo is just a metro stop away and filled with several types of stores and tasty ramen shops.
The home is kept clean, as is the room and stocked with amenities like shampoo, body wash, and lotion. There was a nice sized TV in the room with a DVD player and even a few DVDs to watch. The bed was clean and comfortable. This is a very quiet, relaxing space.
My only complaint was the temperature in the home. Although a stand alone fan was provided in the room, the A/C was either not turned on or set to a high temperature outside of my comfort zone. This is all personal preference of course, but my wife and I were uncomfortably hot throughout the night. But, with respect to our host's electrical costs, this was never discussed so she may have lowered it upon request.
Overall a great stay though and definitely recommended... more so for a cooler time of year :)