Paula's space is pretty good value for money at the base price, but after you add in all the additional airbnb fees it becomes just okay in terms of value.
The positives - seemed to be the best value for money (location for price for amenities) at the time of booking - we booked very last minute though, so that probably affected our overall options. Paula is very responsive and able to facilitate early check in depending on her other bookings.
The location is also pretty good, as it is not too far from Metro busses.
There is also an industrial clothes washer and dryer which you can use, but you need quarters so hold on to your quarters! out of consideration for other guests you should only use it during the day due to noise, which eats away at the time you could be spending out and about in LA during the day.
The negatives:
It is an old home so depending on your definition of clean, it is, yet it isnt. There are lots of cobwebs on the ceiling, walls and corners which could probably benefit from regular vacuuming. Spiders seem to appear out of nowhere every day when you come back home (probably due to being an old building). The airconditioner unit has been installed into the window, meaning the window doesnt shut fully and is blocked by a piece of foam, so road and bird noises can make it difficult to sleep for light sleepers. The shower space is also pretty cluttered with old products from previous guests. Also you share the 1 bathroom (shower and toilet in same room) with 2 other booked rooms i believe. Some guests can play music in the morning or at night for privacy when showering/doing business, and this can be quite noisy as your room is right next to the bathroom and there isnt much sound insulation.
The location is a positive as stated above, but can also be a negative. If you plan to use public transportation and leave early and come home early, then the location is great. If you only have a few days in LA and want to stay out late, metro busses back to the house are not very frequent and the transfer timetables are not super efficient so it can take a whole lot of time and patience to get home on a budget. Do your research before you book I suppose, or you can learn while you are actually there like we did.
Also we are cat lovers and her cats were adorable but also very shy, so i guess that was a negative for us too hahahaha.
All the above negatives are pretty subjective points, so consider with a grain of salt. Overall, objectively speaking, I would recommend Paula's home. Just keep in mind your personal preferences and needs prior to booking.