From the minute I walked in to the second I left, my overall experience was +five stars. Gil & Linda Are excellent hosts. They were very accommodating and followed up to make sure everything was well throughout my stay. It was, and I didn't need to ask for anything, because everything was well done from the get go. Gil & Linda are great people, so get to know them. Derek & Lisa are long-term renters in another studio. Get to know them, too; they have great recommendations for food.
The layout is a compound of AirBnB studios - a combination of a glorified hostel and a personalized hotel. Location is central, as you're close to K Town and USC, with a short, 20 min drive to downtown, Santa Monica, WeHo, Pasadena, etc. If you have a car, street parking is easy. There's a bus right outside, too. And Uber & Lyft are relatively cheap in LA.
The studio is spacious, with the right amount of storage space for both short and long-term rentals. The place is clean. The kitchen has a stove, a fridge, and a microwave, along with all the essentials, such as pots and pans. The furniture has a Swedish vibe to it, and was crafted with quality by Gil himself. (So if there is ever a problem, I'm sure it would be fixed immediately.) You can hang out in the common space under a heat lamp, but you can also relax in the sun at your own, personal space. It was also nice to freely use the hot tub!
I'll miss California. Thanks Gil & Linda for ensuring my stay was a pleasant and safe one. I hope to look forward to staying with you again soon!