James was a great host, very communicative and flexible. Parking access was key and the views from the apt at sunrise, sunset and at night were amazing - I even saw the Goodyear blimp (queue Ice Cube song). The bed was super comfortable, I slept well. Even with some high rise construction nearby, the apt is quiet when the window is closed. But if you're not a window person, be aware that the heating/cooling system makes a terrible noise when turned on. It wasn't an issue for me because I was gone all day and in the evening I just popped the window open and the cool LA nights kept the apt very comfortable. With the fan noise addressed and a few minor maintenance items taken care of (vents vacuumed of dust, carpets shampooed and the toilet re-caulked or a new seal installed) James' place would be an easy 5/5. As-is, it's still a great 4/5 stay that I would return to without hesitation, because James was such a great host.