He's very nice and I loved how he offered me eggs for breakfast. I messaged him late at night around 11pm to request a cup of water and he immediately replied. He's really sweet and humble and will make you feel at home. There are lots of shops around but most are Asian food shops. He's house is clean and his neighborhood is safe. I did however noticed that he leaves the front entrance door but it's understandable since guests are always arriving late. Cal state L.A. University is 8 minutes on car and you can take an Uber pool at no more than $4 bucks. In general, this place is lovely and I highly recommend it.