We stayed in Deborah's garage apartment for ten days, and it really felt like home! We ended a week-long trip down the Oregon/California coast in LA, so by the time we got there we were looking forward to a home base!
We're busy-bodies who are nearly always out and about, but the apartment was wonderful to wake up to in the morning. We loved breakfast out on the patio and soaking up all of the sunshine in the morning. On the off chance we had a quiet night, it was wonderful to relax and watch a movie in the apartment too. The flats of Beverly Hills is quiet and convenient, so was a perfect base for us. We only wish that we had more time to spend in the neighborhood itself!
Deborah and her husband are such kind, attentive and interesting people -- I would've loved to sit down with them for a coffee! It made us feel very secure that they were around and very cared for that they were available when we had questions, whether it was something needed in the apartment or recommendations for the area. Deborah is an artist and the studio is decorated with her own art, which is a personal touch that we loved, and she is also very knowledgeable about LA.
For the location, space and friendliness/experience of the host, it would be hard to find something else at this price-point and value!