This AirBnB experience will forever be the bar that other AirBnBs will be measured against.
If we had merely stayed in this beautiful home for a night and had zero interaction with our hosts, it would still be a five star experience and well worth the amount paid. That said, having the good fortune to meet and spend time with Rebecca and Dave made our time in LA so memorable; their hospitality is what made this stay an experience that we will not soon forget.
Let me start with the space: the home is absolutely beautiful and the grounds are gorgeous. You'll be within walking distance to many shops, great restaurants, cafes, and the galleries/museum district, but when you're in the home, it feels like you're at a private retreat. The bedroom and bathroom are immaculate and comfortable, and we were afforded considerable privacy given the location of the room. We recommend taking your French press coffee to the back patio to soak in the morning sunshine.
Dave was quite communicative the day of our arrival and told me what kind of traffic to expect driving from Santa Barbara to LA. We were greeted by Dave and Rebecca upon our arrival, given a tour of the space, and provided a key and parking pass for their street. They recommended a number of excellent options for dinner (most within walking distance) and immediately made us feel at home by sharing their bottle of wine.
Lucky for us, we happened to bump into Rebecca after returning from dinner, and the time we spent talking with her (and eventually Dave) was really the highlight of our one-night stop in LA. These two are the definition of hospitality (and incredibly interesting people besides), and if we are ever back in the LA area we hope to spend our time at this home with these people. Beyond that, I plan to keep in touch! You really can't go wrong choosing to stay in this home.